Susan Zirinsky | |
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 Susan Zirinsky in 2021 | |
| Born | March 3, 1952 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | American University |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, producer, executive |
| Employer | CBS |
| Title | President See It Now Studios (2021–present) President and Senior Executive Producer of CBS News (2019–2021) Senior Executive Producer, 48 Hours (1996–2019) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Two Peabody Awards First Amendment Service News & Documentary Emmy Christopher Award Edward R. Murrow |
Susan Zirinsky (born March 3, 1952) is an American journalist and television news producer. She served as the President of CBS News from January 2019 until April 2021, when she was succeeded by Neeraj Khemlani and Wendy McMahon.[1] She previously served as executive producer of 48 Hours from 1996 to 2019. In 2003, she won a Primetime Emmy Award as producer of the documentary 9/11, which aired on CBS in 2002.[2]
In 2013, Zirinsky was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Television & Film Awards.[3]
As CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer, Zirinsky was responsible for CBS News broadcasts and the division's newsgathering across all platforms including television, CBS News Radio, CBSNews.com and CBSN.[4][5] Zirinsky is the first female President and Senior Executive Producer of CBS News.[6][7]
- ^ Weprin, Alex (April 15, 2021). "Neeraj Khemlani and Wendy McMahon Named Co-Heads of CBS News and CBS TV Stations". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Susan Zirinsky, Bios, "48 Hours," CBS News" (July 21, 2018) [Textual record]. [archive.org Susan Zirinsky, Bios]. The Internet Archive.
- ^ "New York Festivals Honors CBS News Senior Executive Producer, Susan Zirinsky with 2013 TV & Film Lifetime Achievement Award" (February 28, 2013) [Textual record]. [archive.org New York Festivals, International Awards Group]. The Internet Archive.
- ^ Haris, Lex (January 7, 2019). "Susan Zirinsky named president of CBS News, replacing David Rhodes". cbsnews.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ Stelter, Brian (January 7, 2019). "Susan Zirinsky named president of CBS News, succeeding David Rhodes". cnn.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ Snider, Mike (January 7, 2019). "Susan Zirinsky named first woman to lead CBS News as David Rhodes departs". usatoday.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ Farzan, Antonia Noori (January 7, 2019). "After being rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, CBS News names its first female president". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.