Wendy McMahon resigns from Paramount’s CBS News and Stations

Wendy McMahon. (Courtesy photo)
Wendy McMahon has announced her resignation as President of CBS News and Stations, the local television broadcasting division operated by CBS and owned by Paramount Global.
Her resignation was influenced by a “challenging” business environment made more complicated by Paramount’s ongoing battles with the Trump administration and one of its own shareholders, Shari Redstone, over news and editorial content.
“Championing and supporting the journalism produced by the most amazing stations and bureaus in the world, celebrating the successes of our shows and our brands, elevating our stories and our people,” McMahon wrote in a note to employees on Monday. “It has been a privilege and joy.”
McMahon continued: “At the same time, the past few months have been challenging. It’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward. It’s time for me to move on and for...
Wendy McMahon has announced her resignation as President of CBS News and Stations, the local television broadcasting division operated by CBS and owned by Paramount Global.
Her resignation was influenced by a “challenging” business environment made more complicated by Paramount’s ongoing battles with the Trump administration and one of its own shareholders, Shari Redstone, over news and editorial content.
“Championing and supporting the journalism produced by the most amazing stations and bureaus in the world, celebrating the successes of our shows and our brands, elevating our stories and our people,” McMahon wrote in a note to employees on Monday. “It has been a privilege and joy.”
McMahon continued: “At the same time, the past few months have been challenging. It’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward. It’s time for me to move on and for...
- 5/19/2025
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
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