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Veteran Journalist Scott Pelley Signs With CAA
27 Jun
Summary
- Scott Pelley departed '60 Minutes' after over two decades.
- He reportedly had an internal dispute with CBS leadership.
- Pelley has signed with the talent firm Creative Artists Agency.
Following his departure from "60 Minutes" after more than two decades, Texas-born journalist Scott Pelley has signed with the prominent talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Pelley's exit from CBS reportedly followed an internal dispute with the network's leadership. He was 68 years old as of the article's publication.
Pelley, who grew up in Lubbock, Texas, began his journalism career at age 15. His distinguished career includes 51 national Emmy Awards, multiple duPont-Columbia Silver Batons, Peabody Awards, and Edward R. Murrow Awards. He was also slated to receive the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2025.
Creative Artists Agency, founded in 1975, represents numerous A-list clients across film, television, and music. Pelley's move to CAA signifies a new professional direction after his extensive career in broadcast news.
