The head of CBS News has reportedly struck a deal to leave her post for a production position that includes creating content for various shows and platforms on the network.
Susan Zirinsky has been with CBS for nearly four decades working in various roles including the Executive Director for the crime show 48 Hours. Zirinsky was named president following a barrage of sexual harassment and bullying claims.
The New York Post reports that Zirinsky was unhappy in a less “hands-on corporate role.”
The Wall Street Journal reports that a search for Zirninsky’s successor has been ongoing for months, but a candidate has yet to be named. Sources said Vinnie Malhotra, an executive vice president of nonfiction programming from sister company Showtime is the leading candidate.
The Emmy award-winning Malhorta oversees scripted programming for Showtime. Previously, Malhorta served as Senior Vice President for Development and Acquisitions at CNN. He joined CNN in March 2012.
Zirinsky was touted as an historic hire, brought in to reorganize the anchor line up at the network and rev up the ratings of Gayle King’s last place CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News.
Multiple outlets report that CBS has declined comment on this story.
