MSNBC President Rashida Jones has announced her decision to step down after four years of leading the liberal news network. The move comes amidst corporate ownership changes and on the eve of a second Trump administration. Jones, the first Black executive to lead a cable news network, will be pursuing new opportunities, leaving the network to be temporarily led by Rebecca Kutler, a former CNN executive.
During Jones’ tenure, MSNBC has seen a shift in ratings, displacing CNN as the second-rated cable news network behind Fox News Channel. Despite facing challenges in viewership since Donald Trump’s election, Jones made notable changes to the network’s lineup, including adding former Biden administration press secretary Jen Psaki as a high-profile addition.
Following Comcast’s announcement of breaking MSNBC and CNBC away from NBC News into its own company, Jones was facing new corporate leadership under executive Mark Lazarus. The network’s name will remain unchanged despite speculations of a possible rebranding under the new leadership.
The departure of Rashida Jones marks a significant change for MSNBC, signaling a new chapter for the network amidst evolving corporate structures and political transitions. Stay updated on further developments within MSNBC and the media landscape.
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