In addition to the $13 million a year…
“According to one source close to the negotiations between CBS and Couric, the departing’ Today’ mainstay also will be guaranteed a number of salary bonuses tied to potential rating increases. Apparently Couric sought a ‘healthy amount of time’ to establish herself in the nightly news business, before those ratings are factored in,” the Chicago Sun Times says.
“Another CBS source, who also requested anonymity, indicated that Couric’s compensation would include stock option benefits, similar to those offered in high-level corporate salary packages that are negotiated for top executives.”
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