Tom Cibrowski
Tom Cibrowski is a senior news executive at CBS News, where he serves as President and Executive Producer of CBS News Streaming. In this role, he oversees the network's 24/7 streaming news channel, a critical component of CBS News' digital transformation strategy as traditional broadcast audiences migrate to connected TV and streaming platforms. His work sits at the intersection of journalism and the evolving streaming media landscape, making him a key figure in how legacy news organizations monetize and distribute content in the digital era. Cibrowski has spent the bulk of his career at ABC News, where he rose through the ranks over more than two decades before joining CBS News. At ABC, he held senior editorial and production roles, developing deep expertise in broadcast and digital news operations. His transition to CBS News represented a significant move to help the network accelerate its streaming ambitions at a time when connected TV advertising and streaming monetization have become central to media company revenue strategies. In the context of AdTech and media, Cibrowski's significance lies in his operational leadership of a streaming news product that competes for CTV advertising dollars. CBS News Streaming is a free, ad-supported streaming service, placing him at the forefront of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel strategy and the broader shift toward programmatic and direct-sold CTV inventory in news content.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
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Bio
Tom Cibrowski is a senior news executive at CBS News, where he serves as President and Executive Producer of CBS News Streaming. In this role, he oversees the network's 24/7 streaming news channel, a critical component of CBS News' digital transformation strategy as traditional broadcast audiences migrate to connected TV and streaming platforms. His work sits at the intersection of journalism and the evolving streaming media landscape, making him a key figure in how legacy news organizations monetize and distribute content in the digital era. Cibrowski has spent the bulk of his career at ABC News, where he rose through the ranks over more than two decades before joining CBS News. At ABC, he held senior editorial and production roles, developing deep expertise in broadcast and digital news operations. His transition to CBS News represented a significant move to help the network accelerate its streaming ambitions at a time when connected TV advertising and streaming monetization have become central to media company revenue strategies. In the context of AdTech and media, Cibrowski's significance lies in his operational leadership of a streaming news product that competes for CTV advertising dollars. CBS News Streaming is a free, ad-supported streaming service, placing him at the forefront of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel strategy and the broader shift toward programmatic and direct-sold CTV inventory in news content.
Career
President & Executive Editor, CBS NewsCurrent
senior vice president, ABC News Programs, News Gathering and Special Events
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Notable achievements
- Launched and scaled CBS News Streaming as a leading free ad-supported 24/7 news channel
- Led CBS News' digital transformation efforts in streaming and connected TV
- Long tenure at ABC News contributing to major broadcast news programs