Newly 60 Minutes producer Nick Bilton sent out his first message to staff on Thursday after some major shakeups at CBS News under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The post READ: New 60 Minutes’ Showrunner’s Opening Message to Staff first appeared on Mediaite.

Nick Bilton, the tech journalist and filmmaker who was appointed Thursday by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski as the new executive producer of "60 Minutes," called the position the "best job in journalism" in his introductory memo to staff.

Its incoming exec producer reveals early plans (including beat correspondents) as the overhaul hits insiders like "like a ton of bricks" after being telegraphed by CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss.

'I hope 60 Minutes remains 60 Minutes.'