Dickerson Named CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent

By Michael Malone
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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John Dickerson, CBS News political director, has been named the network’s chief Washington correspondent in addition to his role as anchor of Face the Nation.

Steve Chaggaris, CBS News senior political editor, moves into the political director post.

Dickerson held the political director title for six years. He’s been a reporter in Washington since 1995, covering the White House, Congress and economics.

Said David Rhodes, CBS News president, in a memo, “These critical appointments for John and Steve will continue to enhance our industry-leading news reporting from the nation’s capital. Congrats to all.”

Michael Malone
Michael Malone

Michael Malone, senior content producer at B+C/Multichannel News, covers network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television. He hosts the podcasts Busted Pilot, about what’s new in television, and Series Business, a chat with the creator of a new program, and writes the column “The Watchman.” He joined B+C in 2005. His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy and New York magazine.