Paula Reid is joining MS NOW as its new Chief White House Reporter. She brings experience from CNN and CBS News to the network’s Washington Bureau.
What We Know: Reid joins MS NOW after spending five years at CNN, where she departed in July. Before that, she worked at CBS News on the investigative and justice teams before moving to the White House beat. Her first day at MS NOW is Thursday. The move brings an experienced White House correspondent to the network as it continues its political and investigative coverage.
What They Said: “Paula will bring her deep experience to covering the administration, serve as a key reporting voice across MS NOW’s Washington Bureau, and help drive our newsroom’s investigative and enterprise journalism.” -MS NOW Washington Bureau Chief Sudeep Reddy
What Remains Unclear: MS NOW hasn’t detailed Reid’s specific reporting assignments beyond her role as Chief White House Reporter. The network also hasn’t outlined how her work will be distributed across its various platforms or whether she’ll take on additional investigative projects.
What It Means: Reid’s arrival gives MS NOW a reporter with experience covering the White House and conducting investigative journalism. Her background at CBS News and CNN could help strengthen the network’s political reporting as the administration remains a central focus of national news coverage. Additionally, her role will place her among the network’s key voices covering the White House and its policy decisions.
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