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Zirinsky to lead new content studio for CBS

September 9, 2021

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

Susan Zirinsky

Former CBS News president Susan Zirinsky will be leading a new content studio for the company, called See It Now Studios.

In her new role, Zirinsky will report to CBS CEO and Paramount+ news and sports chief content officer George Cheeks.

The new unit will produce documentary, and nonfiction programming for CBS, Paramount+, ViacomCBS channels and other platforms.

The studio will also collaborate with outside production companies and produce programming both internationally and domestically for other networks and streaming services. It will also partner with the CBS News and local stations group on programming.

Zirinsky announced her departure as CBS News president in April.

Zirinsky graduated from American University.

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