From The Hollywood Reporter · Alex Weprin · · 1m 10s
CNN CBS News Editorial Independence Board
New board ensures news independence for CNN and CBS after merger.
In brief
New board ensures news independence for CNN and CBS after merger. Paramount Skydance will create an Editorial Independence Board to oversee news standards and resolve disputes between CNN and CBS News employees after acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
New Ownership
Paramount Skydance will complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, becoming the world's largest TV news organization.
Editorial Board Purpose
The board will create News Editorial Principles focused on journalistic integrity, fairness, independence and accuracy.
Board Responsibilities
The board will resolve disputes between CBS News, CNN employees and management over alleged violations of editorial standards or reporting bias.
Board Oversight
The board will monitor adherence to ethical journalism practices and editorial independence from the Combined Entity's ownership and shareholders.
Board Composition
Five members with at least 10 years of journalism experience will serve three-year terms, with no more than two from the same political party.
Potential Members
High-profile journalists from CNN and CBS News, including Norah O'Donnell and Jake Tapper, could join the board.
The key point
Paramount Skydance will create an Editorial Independence Board to oversee news standards and resolve disputes between CNN and CBS News employees after acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.
