Jeff Zucker Salary: How Much Did Jeff Zucker Earn At CNN?

CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker earned an annual salary base salary of $6.3 million, also includes a guaranteed minimum annual bonus of $1.5 million and other lucrative performance incentives both short- and long-term.

The influential news executive who reshaped the iconic network, announced Wednesday morning that he has resigned from his position effective immediately.

Zucker’s stunning announcement came less than two months after he fired prime time anchor Chris Cuomo for improperly advising his brother, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, about how to address sexual misconduct allegations.

News of Zucker’s resignation sent shockwaves inside CNN and across the industry. CNN employees had no idea what was coming before Zucker’s email landed in their inboxes.

In an email to staffers, Jason Kilar, the CEO of CNN parent WarnerMedia, said he had accepted Zucker’s resignation and said “We will be announcing an interim leadership plan shortly.”

Under Zucker, CNN adopted a “Facts First” slogan and approach to the news. Zucker also became a regular boogeyman in right-wing media, with Fox hosts viciously attacking him in prime time.