Jezebel, a prominent online source for celebrity, sex, and politics news, has been reporting on the latest developments at CBS News.
Last week, Bari Weiss was appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News after its parent company, Paramount Skydance, acquired The Free Press in a $150 million deal.
Weiss, who has no experience in reporting or running a traditional news outlet, sent an email to staffers to discuss a "shared vision" for CBS News.
She sought to "understand how you spend your working hours — and, ideally, what you’ve made (or are making) that you’re most proud of."
Her appointment has been met with skepticism, and her actions so far have proven critics right.
Author's summary: Bari Weiss' appointment as CBS News editor-in-chief sparks controversy.