Paula Reid Starts at MS NOW

Paula Reid begins her new role as chief White House reporter at MS NOW on Thursday. Her arrival comes just days before the nation holds its midterm elections. Sudeep Reddy, the network's Washington bureau chief, confirmed the start date in an internal memo.

Reid previously worked at CNN for several years. She served as the network's chief legal affairs correspondent, covering the Supreme Court and the Justice Department. She also filled in as an anchor. Before joining CNN, she spent more than a decade at CBS News. There, she covered justice stories and later became the White House correspondent.

Two people familiar with the situation said Reid declined to renew her contract at CNN. They cited uncertainty about the station's future under its new corporate parent, Skydance. MS NOW has increased its focus on enterprise journalism under President Rebecca Kutler.

Reddy stated that Reid will bring deep experience to the administration coverage. He said she will serve as a key reporting voice for the Washington bureau. The memo noted she will help drive the newsroom's investigative work.

Reid will work closely with Scott Foster, who leads the White House unit. She will also collaborate with journalists Vaughn Hillyard, Laura Barrón-López, Jake Traylor, and Akayla Gardner. A team of producers and photographers supports their reporting efforts.

Her hiring follows recent additions to the MS NOW staff. Peter Alexander, Eugene Daniels, and David Rohde have also joined the outlet recently.