Award-Winning Journalist; Former Executive Producer, 60 Minutes
Bill Owens: Biography at a Glance
- Bill Owens is a legendary journalist and the former Executive Producer of 60 Minutes, the most-watched and most influential newsmagazine in television history, where he led the program through decades of groundbreaking, agenda-setting reporting.
- Over his 30+ year career at CBS News, Owens helped define the gold standard of investigative journalism, shaping stories that not only made headlines but shifted public opinion, influenced policy, and held the powerful accountable.
- Renowned for his unwavering defense of journalistic independence, Owens is revered as a moral compass in the industry, championing truth, ethics, and editorial integrity at a time when they’ve never been more essential.
- A recipient of multiple Emmy and Peabody Awards, his legacy continues to shape American public discourse and inspire a new generation of journalists committed to fact, fairness, and fearless reporting.
Biography
A towering figure in television journalism, Bill is the former executive producer of the legendary newsmagazine 60 Minutes. With a career at CBS News spanning more than three decades, Bill has been a pivotal force in shaping some of the most impactful and award-winning investigative journalism on television.
Under his leadership, 60 Minutes continued its reign as a journalistic powerhouse, consistently delivering groundbreaking stories that have informed and captivated the nation. His tenure was marked by a steadfast commitment to in-depth reporting, compelling storytelling, and the highest ethical standards.
Bill made headlines for his principled stand in defense of journalistic independence, a move that solidified his reputation for integrity within the industry. His career is distinguished by numerous accolades, including multiple Peabody and Emmy Awards, a testament to his profound influence on broadcast journalism.
Topics
Telling the Stories That Shaped the World
Legendary 60 Minutes Executive Producer Bill Owens brings audiences behind the scenes of the stories that defined the past several decades. With the charisma and insight of a master storyteller, Owens shares the editorial decisions, emotional stakes, and challenges that stemmed from some of broadcast journalism’s most pivotal moments. This talk offers a rare look into how major news stories come together—and how they help document and reflect the times in which we live.
In Defense of Independent Journalism: And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
What’s at stake when journalism is compromised? Everything. In this urgent and timely conversation, former 60 Minutes Executive Producer Bill Owens makes a powerful case for protecting journalistic independence as a cornerstone of democracy and a safeguard for humanity. Drawing on decades of leading one of the most trusted news programs in history, Bill offers a behind-the-scenes look at the editorial rigor, ethical judgment, and fact-checking discipline that drive real investigative reporting. In an era of misinformation and fractured trust, he reveals what it truly takes to uphold public accountability, navigate bias, and preserve the integrity of the press. This is more than a masterclass in journalism; it’s a call to defend the truth.
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