Cecilia Vega To Join ‘60 Minutes’ After Departure From ABC News
deadline.comCecilia Vega is departing ABC News for CBS News and 60 Minutes, where she will be a correspondent. Vega, who has been ABC News’ chief White House correspondent, will begin reporting for 60 Minutes in the spring and will be based in Washington.
She’ll be the newsmagazine’s only correspondent based in the nation’s capital. Vega said in a statement, “This is a dream come true.
I am beyond honored to join the ranks of this legendary show and to work alongside the best reporters in journalism.” Bill Owens, executive producer of 60 Minutes, said that Vega was a “sensational storyteller.
I have admired her work for a long, long time and couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to 60 Minutes. Her new colleagues couldn’t agree more.” Vega was named ABC News’ chief White House correspondent in 2021, and has also anchored Good Morning America and the Saturday edition of World News Tonight.
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