Zirinsky will be tasked with overseeing “highly complex, sensitive issues like the war in the Middle East,” some of which have seen CBS criticized for “perceived bias.”

Susan Zirinsky is set to return to CBS News as interim executive editor. The longtime producer previously served as president.

Former CBS News head Susan Zirinsky is back on a temporary basis as Executive Editor while the division looks for a full-time replacement. In a memo sent to staffers Monday night, co-CEO of Paramount Global George Cheeks wrote: In today's fast-moving news environment,