Steve Capus

Stephen Allan "Steve" Capus (born October 4, 1963) is a news executive, producter, and journalist. He has been president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty since January 2024. Previously, he was an Executive Editor of CBS News. He is the former president of NBC News.

Early life and career Steve Capus was born in 1963, the son of Jean and Paul Capus. His mother was a teacher's aide; his father was a district manager for a dental supply company.

Steve Capus joined IESE Business School as Executive in Residence, to share his expertise. Steve Capus started a blog in January 2014 with stories and analysis about entrepreneurs, leadership, communications, journalism, politics, transformation, innovation, The Digital Revolution and big ideas.

CBS News On May 6, 2014, CBS News announced that Capus would join the Network as Executive Editor of CBS News and Executive Producer of the CBS Evening News. CBS News Chairman Jeff Fager lauded Capus as a successful journalist and news manager and said that “he is a real pro with an extraordinary record, and we are fortunate to have him joining us at CBS News.” In the announcement, CBS News President David Rhodes said that “Steve will make the Evening News more competitive than ever and will make our management team stronger than ever.”

RFE/RL Stephen Capus has served as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) President since January 1, 2024. Prior to his appointment, Capus offered strategic and managerial consultation to the President of RFE/RL and advised senior management on a number of projects related to the 24/7 Russian-language digital network Current Time, as well as the new Russian language multi-platform content offering Votvot.

Personal life In 1996, he married former NBC News producer Sophia Faskianos in a Greek Orthodox ceremony in Dover, New Hampshire.

Awards

2004 Gerald Loeb Award for Television Short Form business journalism for "The Jobless Recovery"