Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAl Ortiz, a veteran CBS News executive who is also the current executive producer of “CBS Evening News,” is set to leave the Paramount Global unit this summer after working his way up through the ranks over 43 years.Ortiz and CBS News executives announced the decision during a morning editorial call Wednesday.
A search for a new top producer at “CBS Evening News” is expected to start in the near future. CBS News recently came to new terms with anchor Norah O’Donnell to extend the contract that keeps her behind the desk through 2024.
Ortiz joined the program as interim executive producer in the summer of 2021 following the departure of Jay Shaylor. TVNewser previously reported the details of Ortiz’ decision. “I couldn’t be more proud of the direction we are headed.
We’re gaining momentum. You’ve heard me say we’re closer to NBC than we have been in 27 years and closer to ABC since 2018-2019,” Neeraj Khemlani, co-president of CBS News and Stations, told staffers during the call.
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