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‘60 Minutes’ Is a ‘Cage Full of Tigers.’ Can Nick Bilton Lead It?

NYT > Business·June 6, 2026
‘60 Minutes’ Is a ‘Cage Full of Tigers.’ Can Nick Bilton Lead It?

Nick Bilton, a tech journalist and filmmaker, has been appointed to lead the newsroom of '60 Minutes', a move that has come as a surprise to many. His first week in the role was marked by chaos, as he navigates a famously combative newsroom. Bilton's leadership style will be closely watched as he attempts to manage the talented but fiercely independent team. The success of his tenure will depend on his ability to balance the strong personalities and maintain the program's high journalistic standards.

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