Nick Bilton, the new executive producer of “60 Minutes,” attempted to calm the waters Thursday after a chaotic week for CBS’s signature television newsmagazine program, naming a new senior producer.
In a letter to staff, Bilton acknowledged the recent turmoil, which included the firing of veteran correspondent Scott Pelley. Bilton said he has spent “a lot of time in conversation” with colleagues, especially with the show’s remaining correspondents, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim.
“It has been a trying and difficult few days,” Bilton wrote. “I know that.”
Bilton said Maria Gavrilovic, who was one of Pelley’s producers, had been named senior producer of the program, saying she would be one of the people he will learn from as “60 Minutes” heads toward its 59th season.
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