Nick Bilton named executive producer of “60 Minutes” Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been appointed the new executive producer of “60 Minutes,” making him the fifth person to hold the position. This leadership change aims to expand the program into a comprehensive media product. The transition occurs after a period of turbulence for the newsmagazine, including legal disputes and internal disagreements.

• Nick Bilton is the new executive producer of “60 Minutes.”
• He replaces Tanya Simon, who was promoted last year.
• Bilton is a former New York Times columnist, Vanity Fair correspondent, and author.
• CBS News envisions “60 Minutes” as a 360-degree product under Bilton’s leadership.
• The appointment follows recent controversies, including a lawsuit from former President Trump and an internal dispute over a segment on El Salvador.
• Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract lapsed amidst the latter dispute.