Why is Brian Williams stepping down from MSNBC?
Why is Brian Williams stepping down from MSNBC?
MSNBC President Rashida Jones said in a note to staff last month that Williams would leave at the end of the year to “spend time with his family.” She added that Williams broke “countless” major stories and attracted top journalists to his programs.
Did CEO of MSNBC resign?
Hoffman is leaving of his own accord. NBCUniversal hired Cesar Conde to oversee NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC in May 2020 to bring more centralized leadership to the group. KC Sullivan will return to replace Hoffman as CNBC’s new president.
Who is the new CEO of MSNBC?
Rashida Jones (née Adkins; born 1980/1981) is the president of the cable news network MSNBC, succeeding Phil Griffin on February 1, 2021. Jones is the first Black woman to lead a cable news network.
Who will host the 11th hour with Brian Williams leaves?
MSNBC will soon announce plans to move morning anchor Stephanie Ruhle to the 11 pm ET hour that Brian Williams turned into an elite destination, two sources familiar with the move tell Axios.
Who will take over for Brian Williams?
The financial journalist will enter cable news’s suddenly competitive 11 p.m. slot — and make space for a ‘Morning Joe’ expansion. MSNBC has selected news anchor Stephanie Ruhle to replace Brian Williams as host of the network’s popular 11 p.m. hour.
Why did Melvin leave MSNBC?
Puck previously disclosed Melvin’s MSNBC departure. The move is meant to give the anchor more time to focus on “Today,” and to help him pare back on the four hours of live TV he does each weekday.
