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Bari Weiss’ role at CNN revealed after David Ellison makes Mark Thompson decision

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Zilber, A. (2026, October 1). Bari Weiss’ role at CNN revealed after David Ellison makes Mark Thompson decision. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/media/bari-weiss-role-at-cnn-revealed-after-david-ellison-makes-mark-thompson-decision/

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Paramount CEO David Ellison intends for Mark Thompson to continue leading CNN after Warner Bros. Discovery's acquisition of the network concludes, but there is no immediate role planned for Bari Weiss at CNN upon completion of the deal. Negotiations between Ellison and Thompson have been ongoing over a new contract that would secure Thompson’s control over CNN’s journalism. Meanwhile, Ellison is assessing how CBS News will work alongside CNN, with Weiss, who currently leads CBS News through significant changes, not anticipated to take on duties at CNN right away according to people familiar with the situation.

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Paramount CEO David Ellison wants Mark Thompson to continue running CNN after Warner Bros. Discovery's acquisition of the network, according to reports. Discussions between Ellison and Thompson have focused on securing Thompson’s control over CNN’s journalism under new ownership. However, Bari Weiss, who has been leading a tumultuous overhaul at CBS News as editor-in-chief, is not expected to take on any immediate responsibilities at CNN post-acquisition, based on the plans by Ellison. The current deal between Thompson and CNN runs into early next year but no agreement has yet been finalized regarding Thompson’s future role.

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“The articles describe different outcomes for Bari Weiss' role at CNN.”

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Paramount CEO David Ellison wants Mark Thompson to continue running CNN after the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition closes — while Bari Weiss is not expected to have a role at the cable network, according to a report. uncertain

Weiss → want → report

The two executives have been negotiating over Thompson’s future in recent weeks, including discussing a new contract, but no agreement has been reached, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. asserted

Journal → negotiate → contract

Thompson’s current deal runs into early next year, according to the Journal. uncertain

deal → run → Journal

Thompson wants guarantees that he will remain firmly in control of CNN’s journalism under its new owner, people close to him told the Journal. asserted

people → want → Journal

Ellison and his team have also been determining how CNN will operate alongside CBS News, which Weiss has led as editor-in-chief through a tumultuous overhaul that included major changes at “60 Minutes.” asserted

that → determine → Minutes

Ellison’s current plan does not envision Weiss taking on responsibilities at CNN immediately after the transaction is completed, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with his thinking. asserted

Journal → envision → thinking

But Weiss is not expected to have a role involving CNN when the deal closes, according to people familiar with Ellison’s thinking cited by the Journal. uncertain

deal → expect → Journal

The Post has sought comment from CNN, CBS News and Paramount. asserted

Post → seek → CNN

Bari Weiss’ role at CNN revealed after David Ellison makes Mark Thompson decision

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