60 MINUTES is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1968, it operates with approximately 70 employees. The company specializes in broadcast media production and distribution.

Revenue

Founded

1968

Headcount

96

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On August 18, 2026, 60 Minutes recruited award-winning writer Ariel Levy from The New Yorker as the acclaimed investigative program continues its significant updates. This development follows an embarrassment on August 4, when an internal memo from 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton, urging staff to stop leaking information, was itself leaked to the press. The 734-word memo reportedly complained about constant rumors and confidential information reaching the media, exposing ongoing chaos within the newsroom. Bilton took over the legendary news magazine following a sweeping overhaul led by CBS News chief Bari Weiss. Previously, on August 3, a report indicated that a former 60 Minutes producer was interested in launching a rival current affairs show, potentially featuring journalists and production crew members who left the network following Bari Weiss's leadership. Earlier, on July 29, 60 Minutes added a roster of new talent, replacing several veteran correspondents who departed the flagship CBS News program after Bari Weiss became the network’s editor-in-chief. Executive producer Nick Bilton announced an "exceptional lineup of journalists" would be joining the show.
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