The veteran "60 Minutes" reporter will replace Katie Couric on the "CBS Evening News." Couric said she is pursuing a syndicated talk show, but has yet to pinpoint where she will be working next. Also, the date of her final CBS broadcast has not been set.
Pelley, a Texas native, has worked at CBS for 20 years. He will inherit a broadcast that is in last place in the ratings behind NBC and ABC, and has been for some time.
CBS said Pelley will continue to do stories for "60 Minutes."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
