CBS Names Tanya Simon As '60-Minutes' Executive Producer

CBS News named Tanya Simon as the executive producer of "60 Minutes" on July 24, 2025, making her the fourth executive producer in the show's 57-year history and the first woman to hold the role. 

Simon, an award-winning journalist with over three decades of experience, had been serving as the interim executive producer since April 2025, following the resignation of her predecessor, Bill Owens. 

Tanya Simon

She has been with CBS News since 1996, starting as a researcher for "48 Hours" before joining "60 Minutes" in 2000. Over her 25-year tenure with the program, she has held various roles, including senior producer and executive editor for six seasons, contributing to high-profile reports such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Duke University lacrosse case, and interviews with figures like Julian Assange and Bob Dylan.

Her appointment was supported by the show’s correspondents, who sent a letter to Paramount Global’s co-CEO George Cheeks in May 2025, urging her permanent appointment. 

Simon’s leadership comes at a challenging time for "60 Minutes," amid Paramount Global’s $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump over a lawsuit regarding an interview with Kamala Harris and the company’s pending merger with Skydance Media. 

Tom Cibrowski, president and executive editor of CBS News, praised Simon as an innovative leader who understands the essence of "60 Minutes," which continues to be America’s top news program, averaging 8.33 million viewers weekly.