Legal-Affairs Reporter Paula Reid Expected to Join MS NOW

Variety reports that legal-affairs reporter Paula Reid is expected to join MS NOW after deciding not to renew her contract with CNN amid uncertainty over the network’s ownership. Reid’s departure follows her recent decision to decline a contract extension offered by CNN, a move she reportedly made as the broadcaster evaluates its future. The ownership uncertainty stems from reports that Paramount Skydance is pursuing an acquisition of Warner Bros.

Discovery, a development that has prompted speculation about staffing changes across the outlets. MS NOW, a legal-affairs focused platform, is said to be preparing to add Reid to its reporting team to strengthen its coverage. The expected hire reflects the talent reshuffling that often accompanies major media mergers.