CBS is scrapping the storied “CBS Evening News” brand on weekends and replacing it with “CBS Weekend News,” starting this weekend. The new weekend newscast will have fresh anchors and will feature content from CBSN, the network’s live-streaming news service.
CBSN anchors Reena Ninan and Elaine Quijano will host the weekend show, replacing Jim Axelrod on Saturdays and Jeff Glor on Sundays, who are both staying with the network.
The move aims to align CBS’ TV and broadband operations while cutting costs at the same time. “CBS Evening News” was often preempted by live sporting events on weekends.
The change has eliminated 10 jobs associated with the production, but some of those employees will be moved to other areas of the company.
CBS News executive editor and “CBS Evening News” EP Steve Capus is expected to oversee the new weekend newscast.