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MSNBC President Rashida Jones Steps Down Ahead of Spinoff

The news network is part of Comcast’s planned reorganization
MSNBC has seen ratings drop since Donald Trump’s victory

Rashida Jones is stepping down as president of MSNBC after four years. Photographer: Lauren Justice/Bloomberg

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By Hannah Miller

January 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM UTC

Updated on

January 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM UTC

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MSNBC President Rashida Jones stepped down Tuesday after four years running the progressive political news network, as parent company Comcast Corp. prepares to spin off several of its cable-TV assets.

Rebecca Kutler, senior vice president of content strategy who was recruited by Jones in 2022, will serve as interim president effective immediately, according to an internal memo.