Susan Zirinsky has found new freedom at See It Now Studios

The former president of CBS News and executive producer of “48 Hours” has headed See It New Studios, a Paramount Global production company, since 2012 that dabbles in documentaries and series, some of which focus on true crime, others aim to recount important historical events.

“The streaming world has given us a platform where we can really expand and do things much more thoroughly. And we have a broad portfolio,” says Zirinsky, who notes that she can develop projects for the CBS broadcast network, Paramount+ or even a competitor's platform. She spoke during a one-on-one session as part of “Truth Seekers,” an annual conference that spotlights the production of documentaries and improvised programs under the auspices of Variety and Rolling Stone.

One of her latest projects is “We Will Dance Again,” a documentary film that explores …