Big changes will come to CBS and CBS News, once Skydances takeover of Paramount Global is closed.

Skydance has told the Federal Communications Commission that once its acquisition of Paramount Global is complete, it will initiate a comprehensive review of CBS to ensure that the network is operating in the public interest, and that it will hire an ombudsman that will report directly to the president of CBS News who will receive and evaluate any complaints of bias or other concerns at the news division.

The ombudsman role will be guaranteed for at least two years, with CBS News leadership committing to carefully review any complaints. Skydance also committed to eliminating all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) at the company, writing in a letter that, The company is committed to ensuring that its storytelling reflects the many audiences and communities it serves in a manner that complies with non-discrimination requirements and other applicable laws.

Skydance made the commitments in a pair of letters to the FCC, with one focused on addressing concerns about media bias and another to confirm the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that were in place at Paramount and-to-confirm our commitments moving forward.

Skydance, for its part, does not have DEI programs in place today and will not establish such initiatives, the letter continues. The company is committed to ensuring that its storytelling reflects the many audiences and communities it serves in a manner that complies with non-discrimination requirements and other applicable laws.

The DEI changes will impact the companys hiring practices, promotion and development, compensation, and public messaging, among other areas. It will also eliminate the office of global inclusion.

Skydance also committed to maintaining a productive partnership with its CBS affiliates.

More to come.