CBS News hires Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips as global correspondent
British journalist becomes one of most prominent appointments made by embattled editor-in-chief Bari Weiss
TL;DR
- Trevor Phillips, a British broadcaster, has been hired as CBS News' senior global affairs correspondent.
- Phillips previously presented the flagship Sunday political show on Sky News in the UK.
- His reporting will be featured across all CBS News programs and platforms.
- Phillips has a background in public service, having chaired the Commission for Racial Equality and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
- He was knighted in 2022 for his work on equality and human rights.
- Phillips has also been a columnist for The Times and is chair of Index on Censorship.
- His appointment is seen as a significant hire for CBS News editor Bari Weiss, who has been leading the network through changes and staff reductions.
- CBS News has recently experienced significant staff changes, including layoffs and the departure of key personnel.