Bill Owens joins Newpress as executive producer after 60 Minutes exit

Former CBS "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens is joining media startup Newpress as executive producer, as the company raises $12 million in funding led by Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective. The funding round includes investments from media veterans Jesse Angelo, David Leavy, Brent Montgomery, and Patrick Steel, who will also join the board. Newpress, founded by YouTube filmmakers Johnny and Iz Harris, plans to launch several new shows and aims to build 12-16 channels led by subject matter expert creators. Owens, who left "60 Minutes" last year, will work with creators to develop shows and enhance production quality. The company seeks to combine traditional journalism standards with creator-driven storytelling to reach audiences that legacy institutions struggle to engage.