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"60 Minutes" announces new correspondents and contributors

"60 Minutes" announces new correspondents and contributors

Summary

The TV show "60 Minutes" is adding four new people—Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips—as correspondents or contributors. Norah O'Donnell will also take on a bigger role as a correspondent for the show.

Key Facts

  • Ross Douthat, a New York Times opinion writer, joins as a correspondent.
  • Sebastian Junger, author and documentary filmmaker, will contribute to the show.
  • Gianna Toboni, a journalist with experience at VICE News and CNN, will be a contributor.
  • Trevor Phillips, formerly with Sky News, will serve as a senior global affairs correspondent and contributor.
  • Norah O'Donnell, who was already a contributor, will become a full correspondent.
  • The current veteran correspondents include Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim.
  • Executive producer Nick Bilton described the new additions as bringing deep reporting and strong journalism skills.
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