Today, the worst-kept news media secret became official, with Paramount announcing its acquisition of Bari Weiss ’ The Free Press. Along with the acquisition, Paramount named Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News.

Paramount CEO David Ellison announced the news in a note to all staffers , which was obtained by CNN . In the note, Ellison said that Weiss “brings a passion for reaching broad audiences through rigorous, fact-based reporting and a relentless commitment to amplifying voices from all corners of the spectrum.”

The new editor-in-chief’s responsibilities include shaping editorial priorities, championing core values across CBS News’ various platforms, and overseeing innovation at the network, with a focus on how it reports and delivers news.

Meanwhile, The Free Press, which, a

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