Steve Kroft Admits He “Hated” Working At ’60 Minutes’ Because Of Its Competitive Nature & Nonstop News Cycle
Why it matters: A 30-year veteran of '60 Minutes' publicly expressed regret over his career choice.
- Steve Kroft, a retired '60 Minutes' correspondent, confessed he "hated" his job despite winning multiple Emmys and a Lifetime Achievement Award (Bill O'Reilly interview).
- Kroft stated he "probably wouldn't" do it all over again, citing the show's competitive nature and the constant demands of the news cycle (Bill O'Reilly interview).
- Variety corroborated Kroft's sentiments, highlighting his description of the job as "just 24 hours a day," emphasizing the relentless nature of the work.
Despite a decorated 30-year career, Steve Kroft, a legendary '60 Minutes' correspondent, revealed he "hated" working on the show due to its intensely competitive environment and relentless 24/7 news cycle. He admitted he likely wouldn't repeat the experience, a surprising sentiment from a journalist who earned numerous prestigious awards.
