CBS News announces it has hired British broadcaster Trevor Phillips as a senior global affairs correspondent. The appointment is announced by Bari Weiss, editor in chief of the CBS News unit, along with CBS News president Tom Cibrowski. Phillips, who currently hosts Sky News’ “Sunday Morning” program, will report on global affairs for CBS News across all programs and platforms.
Multiple outlets describe Phillips as a longtime British journalist, writer, and anchor, with experience also including work in the UK political sphere, reflecting a background that goes beyond day-to-day reporting. The Guardian previously reported the move, citing that CBS News had not yet formally confirmed the hiring at the time, and that a spokesperson declined comment when contacted. Phillips did not respond to a message seeking comment reported by The Guardian.
Variety notes that Weiss has emphasized a focus on prominent and provocative voices and thinkers. CBS News, however, frames the role primarily in terms of Phillips’ duties as a senior global affairs correspondent whose reporting will appear throughout the network.
