Melissa Mahtani Named Executive Producer Of CBS News Confirmed Unit
deadline.comMelissa Mahtani has been named executive producer of CBS News Confirmed, a newly launched unit to identify, combat and inform viewers of misinformation.
Mahtani will begin on April 22 and report to Claudia Milne, senior vice president and head of standards and practices for CBS News and Stations.
Mahtani will focus on developing the television, digital and social media presentation of the work of the CBS News Confirmed unit. “Melissa’s depth and breadth of experience across multiple media platforms makes her the perfect person to lead the audience-facing presentation of the work of CBS News Confirmed,” Milne said. “She knows how to produce stories and shows, tell stories and package information to reach the largest audiences on whatever platforms they’re watching or reading.
She will be a huge asset to our team.” Mahtani brings to CBS News and Stations nearly two decades of experience, including international reporting, producing content for multiple platforms and innovating storytelling.
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