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Ariel Levy, a veteran staff writer at The New Yorker, has been named a contributor to the CBS newsmagazine “60 Minutes.” Levy, whose career has spanned nearly three decades examining cultural and social issues including sexuality and gender, will join the program as it undergoes significant restructuring under new leadership at CBS News.
Nick Bilton, the show’s newly appointed executive producer, praised Levy’s reporting credentials and described her as a fearless journalist willing to tackle complex and sensitive subjects. Levy’s appointment follows a series of recent additions to the program’s roster, including conservative columnist Ross Douthat and filmmaker Gianna Toboni, part of an effort to revitalize the program for contemporary audiences.
The overhaul of “60 Minutes” reflects broader changes at CBS News under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who has sought to make the long-running program more appealing to younger and digital-first viewers. These changes have resulted in the departure of several longtime correspondents and prompted questions about the show’s direction among its staff and observers of broadcast journalism.
Levy’s work has explored topics ranging from cultural phenomena to personal narratives, including books examining modern attitudes toward sexuality and a memoir addressing major life challenges. She begins her new role as the program prepares for its 59th season debut in September.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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