Susan Zirinsky (born March 3, 1952) is an American journalist and television news producer.

She served as the President of CBS News from January 2019 until April 2021, when she was succeeded by Neeraj Khemlani and Wendy McMahon.

[8] Her mother founded Gracie Square Hospital in New York City and works as a mental health care professional.

[10][11] Named after her parents for their philanthropy, the Richard and Cynthia Zirinsky Center for Bipolar Disorder is located at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

[12][13] Zirinsky graduated from the School of Communications at American University in Washington, D.C., and made a career in television journalism.

[15] Zirinsky, then a 20-year-old sophomore at American University, joined the CBS News Washington Bureau in 1972.

[19][20][21] On March 1, 2019, Zirinsky became the first female President and Senior Executive Producer of CBS News, replacing David Rhodes.

[23] After Zirinsky was named president and senior executive producer of CBS News, employees said the mood was upbeat and hoped the appointment would boost morale after a scandal-plagued year.

[27] Zirinsky takes her assignment when CBS' longtime chief Les Moonves was forced out following a series of reports accusing him of sexual harassment.

[33][34] The New York Times reported the employees at CBS greeted Zirinsky with a "roaring ovation.

The studio produced 51 hours of original nonfiction content in its first year primarily for the streaming service Paramount+.

She worked with director and screenwriter James L. Brooks and served as associate producer and technical advisor for the film.