The New Head at 60 Minutes
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Tanya Simon has been appointed executive producer of the CBS newsmagazine "60 MINUTES," as announced today by Tom Cibrowski, president and executive editor of CBS News.
Simon, a 25-year veteran of the program, becomes the fourth executive producer in the 57-year history of "60 MINUTES" and the first woman to hold the position. She had been serving as the interim executive producer since April 2025.
In a statement, Cibrowski noted Simon's long-standing connection to the broadcast. “Tanya Simon understands what makes 60 MINUTES tick. She is an innovative leader, an exceptional producer and someone who knows how to inspire people,” he said.
Simon's career at CBS News spans three decades. She was named executive editor of "60 MINUTES" in 2019, a role in which she helped manage the show's editorial operations for six seasons. Prior to that, as a senior producer, she supervised digital content for 60MinutesOvertime.com and oversaw production of the Showtime edition, “60 Minutes Sports.”
“It is a privilege to lead 60 MINUTES and its formidable team of journalists,” Simon stated. “I’m deeply committed to this level of excellence and I look forward to delivering an exciting season of signature 60 stories.”
Simon joined "60 MINUTES" in 2000, initially working with correspondent Ed Bradley on stories including the 9/11 attacks, the Duke University lacrosse case, and an interview with Bob Dylan. She went on to produce for nearly all of the broadcast's correspondents, including Steve Kroft, Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Anderson Cooper, and her father, Bob Simon.
Her production credits include news-making interviews with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, reports on the capture of mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger, and investigations into Lance Armstrong’s use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Simon began her career at CBS News in 1996 as a researcher for "48 HOURS," where she was later promoted to associate producer and producer before moving to "60 MINUTES."
