John Dickerson, longtime CBS News anchor and correspondent, is set to depart the network, marking the end of an era in broadcast journalism.
On Monday, the anchor announced on social media that heâll leave CBS News at yearâs end, sparking questions about the future of CBS Evening News, which he has co-anchored with Maurice DuBois since the recent revamp.
âI am extremely grateful for all that CBS gave me â the work, the audienceâs attention and the honor of being part of the networkâs history â and I am grateful for my dear colleagues whoâve made me a better journalist and a better human,â the anchor said.
He added, âI will miss you.â
CBS News President Tom Cibrowski said Dickerson âhad decidedâ to step down.
The move comes as Evening News is reportedly struggling in the ratings, with Dickerson and DuBois forming an unconventional anchor pairing.Â
CBS has recently contacted talent agencies to explore new prospects.
Dickerson, who also anchors a streaming half-hour after Evening News, has had many other roles across CBS News over the years.
He is known for his writing skills and commentary along with his sharpness around politics.
His career shifted from a strong run on Face the Nation to a stint on CBS This Morning.
Dickerson also made an appearance as a political analyst and a contributor to 60 Minutes as well.Â
Notably, his mother, Nancy Dickerson, was CBS Newsâ first female correspondent.
