Katie Couric: I’m “Stepping Down” From CBS Evening News
From the archive: published Apr 26, 2011, 15 years ago. Details may have changed since.
Katie Couric on Tuesday officially announced that she was ready to “step down” from her anchor position at CBS Evening News.
In a statement to People.com Couric said :
“In making the decision to move on, I know the Evening News will be in great hands, but I am excited about the future.”
She also mentioned that she’s working towards a new show format, stating, “I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling.” Although Couric says details about her new show are “still being discussed.
There’s also a good chance Couric will take a part-time role as a correspondent for 60 Minutes, allowing her to continue on with her news reporter role while tackling a new syndicated talk show.
An announcement about Couric’s future plans is expected on May 6.