Fired from CBS, Scott Pelley Signs With CAA in Career Reboot

Veteran broadcast journalist Scott Pelley has landed at powerhouse talent agency Creative Artists Agency just weeks after CBS News cut ties with the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent. The agency confirmed the signing in a June 25 Instagram announcement, hailing Pelley’s 51 Emmy wins and four duPont‐Columbia Silver Batons as it welcomed him to a roster that already includes former colleague Lesley Stahl and CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Pelley, 68, had spent more than two decades at “60 Minutes” and previously anchored the “CBS Evening News,” but he was abruptly terminated on June 2 after a heated staff meeting with new executive producer Nick Bilton under incoming news chief Bari Weiss. In a termination letter later leaked to the press, Bilton accused Pelley of a “performative display of hostility,” saying the newsroom could not “find a path forward together”. In his first interview after the firing, Pelley blasted the new leadership for “subtle political bias” and a lack of television experience, adding that “CBS News is on fire” and needs “a return to sanity”. The public rebuke fueled speculation about his next move and appears to have accelerated conversations with CAA. For the agency, Pelley's signing strengthens its news and nonfiction bench at a moment when legacy outlets are under intense scrutiny and digital platforms are scrambling for trusted on-camera talent. For Pelley, the new representation opens doors to documentary, streaming and speaking opportunities while providing high-powered backing as he negotiates any future television roles or podcast ventures. Industry observers note that CAA has been aggressively courting displaced journalists amid the broader shake-up of network news divisions, positioning itself as a safe harbor for marquee reporters who bring both awards pedigree and built-in audience trust. Pelley's accolades—among them the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2025—make him an especially valuable pickup. While neither CAA nor Pelley has outlined immediate projects, insiders say talks are already underway for a long-form investigative series that would allow the Texas-born correspondent to “report without compromise,” echoing the narrative style that defined many of his most celebrated “60 Minutes” segments. Until such plans materialize, the signing itself sends a clear message: Scott Pelley may be done with CBS News, but his reporting career is far from over—and with CAA in his corner, the next chapter could be his most ambitious yet.