CBS News announced Wednesday that they have elevated longtime network reporter Major Garrett to the position of “chief Washington correspondent.”
Garrett, a Fox News veteran of the Obama era, has served as CBS News’ chief White House correspondent since 2012.
“Whether it’s reporting on presidential elections, ongoing key stories coming from the White House, or high-stakes diplomatic meetings abroad between world leaders, Major has demonstrated unparalleled precision in his reporting and skill in his writing,” Christopher Isham, vice president and Washington bureau chief for CBS News, said in a press statement.
“His decades of experience have made him an invaluable member of our team – he asks questions that go beyond the surface, which result in substantive information that is useful to our viewers,” Isham added.
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In addition to his current responsibilities, CBS News said Garrett will expand...
Garrett, a Fox News veteran of the Obama era, has served as CBS News’ chief White House correspondent since 2012.
“Whether it’s reporting on presidential elections, ongoing key stories coming from the White House, or high-stakes diplomatic meetings abroad between world leaders, Major has demonstrated unparalleled precision in his reporting and skill in his writing,” Christopher Isham, vice president and Washington bureau chief for CBS News, said in a press statement.
“His decades of experience have made him an invaluable member of our team – he asks questions that go beyond the surface, which result in substantive information that is useful to our viewers,” Isham added.
Also Read: How to Stream CBS News' Midterm Election Night Results Coverage Live
In addition to his current responsibilities, CBS News said Garrett will expand...
- 12/12/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
Major Garrett has been named CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent, and is expected to expand his reporting inside the Beltway and enterprise reporting outside of D.C. The new title puts Garrett in place for 2020 coverage.
The announcement was made today by Christopher Isham, Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News.
Garrett will continue to appear on all CBS broadcasts and platforms, including CBS This Morning, the CBS Evening News, and the Cbsn streaming service.
Since 2012, Garrett has been CBS’ chief White House correspondent. He’s hosted the weekly multi-platform podcast The Takeout since its launch last year.
“I have been honored to travel the country and the world covering the White House for CBS News,” said Garrett, “and I am eager to see where that privilege and responsibility takes me next. The White House and Washington will remain a focus, and change is coming to both. Each...
The announcement was made today by Christopher Isham, Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News.
Garrett will continue to appear on all CBS broadcasts and platforms, including CBS This Morning, the CBS Evening News, and the Cbsn streaming service.
Since 2012, Garrett has been CBS’ chief White House correspondent. He’s hosted the weekly multi-platform podcast The Takeout since its launch last year.
“I have been honored to travel the country and the world covering the White House for CBS News,” said Garrett, “and I am eager to see where that privilege and responsibility takes me next. The White House and Washington will remain a focus, and change is coming to both. Each...
- 12/12/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS News has promoted Major Garrett to the post of Chief Washington Correspondent.
A veteran journo, Garrett has served as Chief White House Correspondent since joining CBS News in 2012. With the promotion, Garrett will expand his beat to a wider range of stories coming out of Washington as well as the 2020 presidential election and enterprise reporting.
Garrett moves into a role at CBS News that has been held in the past by John Dickerson, the former “Face the Nation” moderator who is now co-anchor of “CBS This Morning,” and Bob Schieffer.
“Whether it’s reporting on presidential elections, ongoing key stories coming from the White House, or high-stakes diplomatic meetings abroad between world leaders, Major has demonstrated unparalleled precision in his reporting and skill in his writing,” said Christopher Isham, CBS News VP and Washington bureau chief. “His decades of experience have made him an invaluable member of our team...
A veteran journo, Garrett has served as Chief White House Correspondent since joining CBS News in 2012. With the promotion, Garrett will expand his beat to a wider range of stories coming out of Washington as well as the 2020 presidential election and enterprise reporting.
Garrett moves into a role at CBS News that has been held in the past by John Dickerson, the former “Face the Nation” moderator who is now co-anchor of “CBS This Morning,” and Bob Schieffer.
“Whether it’s reporting on presidential elections, ongoing key stories coming from the White House, or high-stakes diplomatic meetings abroad between world leaders, Major has demonstrated unparalleled precision in his reporting and skill in his writing,” said Christopher Isham, CBS News VP and Washington bureau chief. “His decades of experience have made him an invaluable member of our team...
- 12/12/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Weijia Jiang has been named a CBS News correspondent covering the White House. Jiang will reporting daily from the White House for all CBS broadcasts and platforms, including CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News With Jeff Glor, as well as Cbsn streaming news service.
Jiang joined CBS News in 2015 as a correspondent for Newspath, the Network’s 24-hour television newsgathering service for CBS stations and broadcasters around the world.
Recently, Jiang’s coverage of President Trump’s White House has been featured across all CBS broadcasts and the CBS affiliate network via Newspath. Jiang traveled with President Trump to Quebec City, Canada, to cover the G-7 summit; she also provided network-wide coverage of the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy and the Supreme Court vacancy.
“Over the past several months, Weijia Jiang has consistently shown that she has what it takes to cover this White House–she asks the right questions,...
Jiang joined CBS News in 2015 as a correspondent for Newspath, the Network’s 24-hour television newsgathering service for CBS stations and broadcasters around the world.
Recently, Jiang’s coverage of President Trump’s White House has been featured across all CBS broadcasts and the CBS affiliate network via Newspath. Jiang traveled with President Trump to Quebec City, Canada, to cover the G-7 summit; she also provided network-wide coverage of the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy and the Supreme Court vacancy.
“Over the past several months, Weijia Jiang has consistently shown that she has what it takes to cover this White House–she asks the right questions,...
- 7/9/2018
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
Caitlin Conant has been named Political Director of CBS News. She begins her new role Monday, April 9, and will based in Washington, D.C. Conant will report directly to CBS News Vice President and Bureau Chief Christopher Isham and help guide the network's political and campaign coverage. Conant moves to her role from her current position as Executive Director of Communications for CBS News in Washington. Her responsibilities include managing the communications and media…...
- 3/22/2018
- Deadline TV
NEW YORK -- CBS News said Thursday that it has hired ABC News investigative chief Christopher Isham as its bureau chief in Washington.
Isham will replace longtime CBS News D.C. bureau chief Janet Leissner, who will retire after a career that included nine years in that post. Isham will take over the D.C. bureau Sept. 4.
Isham is chief of investigative projects at ABC News, with production credits for World News, Nightline, "20/20" and Good Morning America as well as other platforms. His unit has created the investigative Web site the Blotter, which has broken a number of stories online. He joined ABC News as an associate producer in 1987 and also worked in the documentary unit at NBC News.
Leissner was a senior producer for "CBS Evening News With Dan Rather" from 1992-98 as well as senior producer for the late-night program America Tonight and a Washington-based producer for the CBS Evening News from 1984-90. She began her career as an associate producer at the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. in Washington.
Isham will replace longtime CBS News D.C. bureau chief Janet Leissner, who will retire after a career that included nine years in that post. Isham will take over the D.C. bureau Sept. 4.
Isham is chief of investigative projects at ABC News, with production credits for World News, Nightline, "20/20" and Good Morning America as well as other platforms. His unit has created the investigative Web site the Blotter, which has broken a number of stories online. He joined ABC News as an associate producer in 1987 and also worked in the documentary unit at NBC News.
Leissner was a senior producer for "CBS Evening News With Dan Rather" from 1992-98 as well as senior producer for the late-night program America Tonight and a Washington-based producer for the CBS Evening News from 1984-90. She began her career as an associate producer at the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. in Washington.
- 7/13/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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