Mark Thompson to remain at CNN as chairman and editor-in-chief after Skydance deal closes

Deadline reports Mark Thompson will remain at CNN as chairman and editor-in-chief after Skydance closes its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. Skydance also owns CBS News, which had prompted speculation about CNN’s leadership. In a staff memo, Thompson said he would keep his editorial responsibilities, though details of how CNN will operate in the new company have yet to be finalized.