Former “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens is joining creator-focused video journalism start-up Newpress, taking an executive producer role for the new company, multiple outlets report.
The announcements frame Newpress as a firm that publishes creator-produced work, including content distributed on YouTube. The New York Times also notes that Owens previously left “60 Minutes” after clashes with CBS executives, adding context to the move. The Hollywood Reporter emphasizes the company’s backers, saying Newpress raised funds from the Emerson Collective alongside several media veterans. Together, the coverage highlights both Owens’s career transition and the early formation and funding of Newpress, without detailing specific projects or launch plans yet.
