CNN chief Mark Thompson in talks to remain in role after Paramount takes over network
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Set us as preferred CNN Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Thompson could remain in his role at the news network after Paramount completes its deal to acquire the news network’s parent company, Warner Bros.Discovery.Thompson, 69, is said to be in early stages of a discussions with Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison about continuing in the job he has held since April 2023, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to discuss it publicly.The Wall Street Journal was first to report Thursday that Thompson has been approached by Ellison about staying with the network.
A representative for Paramount declined comment.World & Nation Three major news networks’ journalists says they have been turned away from the White House a day after President Trump issued a ban.Retaining Thompson in his role would provide short-term relief to CNN staffers who are concerned about the change in ownership.
As Paramount pursued its $111 million deal to acquire Warner Bros, Discovery — which is moving forward following a judge’s decision to settle an antitrust suit filed by state attorneys general who wanted to block the deal — the Ellison family have reportedly had discussions with President Trump about altering the network’s coverage, which he has often deemed as unfair.As part of the settlement, Paramount agreed to the formation of an editorial oversight board that will monitor adherence to editorial independence from its owners and shareholders.The editorial board is part of an agreement to end the states’ antitrust fight that threatened to delay the completion of the deal for months.Keeping Thompson at CNN raises questions of how CBS News Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss will be integrated into the new company.
Weiss, who joined the storied news division after Paramount acquired her contrar...