Jeff Glor, a veteran CBS News journalist, will officially take the reins as the new anchor of "CBS Evening News" on December 4, the show announced Sunday.
"I can't wait to highlight the exceptional, ongoing work of my colleagues every single night," Glor said. "We are focused on delivering a newscast powered by reporting and writing that will get to the heart of the issues that impact our viewers wherever they are."
"I'm thrilled to be a part of the immensely talented team at the 'CBS Evening News' and be a part of its future," Glor added.
When CBS News President David Rhodes announced Glor as the next "CBS Evening News" anchor, he said Glor "represents the best journalistic values and traditions that will carry the CBS EVENING NEWS into a digital future."
"Jeff is a thoughtful, probing journalist with the versatility to anchor in any circumstance -- from daily reporting to the most significant events of our time," Rhodes added.
"Over the last ten years at CBS News, Jeff Glor has earned a reputation as a dedicated, fair-minded journalist," said Steve Capus, executive editor of CBS News and executive producer of the CBS Evening News. "Jeff is a reporter's reporter with sharp instincts, genuine CURIOSITY and the desire to showcase the talents of his CBS News colleagues. We look forward to this next, proud chapter of the CBS Evening News."
Glor has reported across the globe for virtually all CBS News broadcasts and digital platforms in his 10 years with the network. He has anchored numerous breaking news stories, including most recently in the field for Hurricane Irma and in the studio for the Las Vegas shootings. Glor was a lead anchor on CBSN, CBS' 24/7 streaming news service, during its critical launch period. As CBSN continues to grow, Glor will maintain a prominent presence on the digital streaming channel.Watch the new "CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor" promo: http://cbsn.ws/2zFT5H6
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