Recent reports indicate that Norah O’Donnell is stepping down from her position at CBS News. A prominent figure in broadcast journalism, she will be discontinuing her role as the anchor of CBS Evening News. This marks a significant shift in her career, as O’Donnell has been a central presence in the network’s lineup. Her departure has sparked a wave of speculation and concern among fans.
Here is everything to know about why Norah O’Donnell is leaving CBS.
Why is Norah O’Donnell stepping down from CBS News?
CBS News announced that Norah O’Donnell will step down from her anchor role after the 2024 election. The current host and managing editor of CBS Evening News, she will assume a new position as a senior correspondent.
O’Donnell expressed that the time had come for a new chapter after a notable twelve-year tenure at CBS News. She wrote, “I have spent 12 years in the anchor chair here at CBS News, connected to a daily broadcast and the rigors of a relentless news cycle. It’s time to do something different. This presidential election will be my seventh as a journalist, and for many of us in this business we tend to look at our careers in terms of these milestone events.” (via CBS News)
In a memo, O’Donnell reassured her colleagues that she will remain actively involved in covering major events. As a senior correspondent, she will focus on high-profile storytelling and in-depth interviews, further enhancing the network’s news coverage. O’Donnell praised the CBS Evening News team for their recent achievements and reaffirmed her commitment to CBS News.
Meanwhile, Wendy McMahon, President and CEO of CBS News & Stations, highlighted that O’Donnell’s new role will enable her to explore more significant stories and interviews. The network has not yet announced who will succeed Norah O’Donnell as the anchor of CBS Evening News. This transition comes shortly after the completion of a merger deal between CBS’s parent company, Paramount, and Skydance.
