Scott Pelley Joins CAA After Departure From CBS News

WHO:

ComingSoon.net - Scott Pelley, veteran journalist, former 60 Minutes star

Deadline - Scott Pelley, 51-time Emmy-winning news anchor, Nick Bilton, new executive producer, Bari Weiss, executive producer

WHAT:

ComingSoon.net - Scott Pelley has registered with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation.

Deadline - Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News and 60 Minutes earlier this month.

WHERE:

ComingSoon.net - CBS News, 60 Minutes

WHEN:

Deadline - Scott Pelley was fired earlier this month.

WHY:

Deadline - Scott Pelley was reportedly fired over an alleged confrontation with Nick Bilton.

HOW:

ComingSoon.net - CAA will represent Scott Pelley in all areas going forward.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 10:10 UTC)

Scott Pelley, a veteran journalist and 51-time Emmy-winning news anchor, has registered with Creative Artists Agency for representation following his recent firing from CBS News and 60 Minutes. Reports indicate that his dismissal was linked to an alleged confrontation with Nick Bilton, the new executive producer at CBS. Moving forward, CAA will represent Pelley in all areas of his career.