The changes continue at CNN as Michael Bass, the cable news channel’s longtime programming chief, exits the company at the end of this year, per TheWarp.
“Michael has demonstrated incredible leadership and perseverance” in his nearly decade-long tenure at the network, CNN boss Chris Licht said when announcing the news of Bass’ departure.
When former CNN president Jeff Zucker exited CNN after revealing a consensual relationship with a fellow executive, Bass was part of a group of executives tapped to help lead the network on an interim basis.
Additionally, Bass was named to Licht’s team, which includes CNN Worldwide’s executive vice president for talent and content development Amy Entelis and CNN U.S.’ executive vice president Ken Jautz.
“He has been a steady hand during some of the most turbulent times this network has faced,” Licht wrote in a memo to staff.
“Along with a brilliant and courageous team, Michael kept CNN live and on air as COVID-19 shut the world down … And as a part of the “Trio,” Michael, Amy, and Ken guided CNN through a difficult transition period while simultaneously overseeing our exceptional coverage of the war in Ukraine.”
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