About Tanya Simon
Tanya Simon was a television producer.
Tanya Simon is an American television producer. She was the executive producer of the news magazine program 60 Minutes, the first woman to hold the position.
Career Simon earned a Bachelor of Art in comparative literature from Columbia University.
In 1996, Simon began working as a researcher for the CBS News program 48 Hours. She became an associate producer for 60 Minutes in 1999 or 2000, and later the executive editor of the show.
Simon has earned various awards for her work, including Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and a DuPont-Columbia Award.
Personal life Simon is the daughter of Bob Simon, a former correspondent for 60 Minutes.
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