CBS Staffers 'Won't Be Punished' for Not Responding to Bari Weiss

CBS Staffers 'Won't Be Punished' for Not Responding to Bari Weiss

Since 2007, Jezebel has been a prominent online source for news on celebrities, sex, and politics.

Last week, Bari Weiss was appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News after its parent company acquired The Free Press in a $150 million deal.

Weiss has exactly zero experience reporting, let alone running a traditional news outlet

Her appointment has been met with skepticism, and Weiss recently sent an email to staffers to align on a shared vision for CBS News.

In the email, Weiss asked employees to share how they spend their working hours and their most notable accomplishments.

Author's summary: Bari Weiss appointed CBS News editor-in-chief despite lack of experience.

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Jezebel Jezebel — 2025-10-16

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