CNN boss Mark Thompson insists he's 'really committed' to network amid looming ownership changes

"I'm in the middle of something exciting and interesting with all of you," he continued. "And I'd like to continue it."

The Status newsletter, which first reported Thompson's comments, added that "several anchors and on-air journalists hammered him with questions about ensuring editorial independence under incoming Paramount ownership."

A CNN insider recently told Fox News Digital that staffers feel "a mix of despair, apprehension and curiosity" as the sale to Paramount looms. 

"Look, I think this is a place that has gone through a lot. A lot of mergers in the past decade. A lot of 'fresh' starts," the CNN insider said. 

"I think there is an underlying fear of mixing two news divisions," they continued. "Who is gonna get canned?"

While Thompson said he is committed to CNN, it's unclear if Paramount feels the same way about the current network boss. Paramount did not immediately respond when asked for comment. 

Thompson previously attempted to subdue concerns last month with an encouraging memo to CNN employees. 

"Despite all the speculation you've read during this process, I'd suggest that you don't jump to conclusions about the future until we know more. And secondly, let's not forget our duty to our audience," Thompson wrote in the memo obtained by Fox News Digital. 

"We're still near the start of what is already an incredibly newsy year at home and abroad, one that will culminate with critical U.S. midterm elections and who knows what else," he continued. "Let's continue to focus on delivering the best possible journalism to the millions of people who rely on us all around the world."

Fox News Digital's Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report.