Rebecca Kutler Officially Named President of MSNBC

Kutler steps into the role as MSNBC prepares for a corporate spinoff and navigates industry challenges.

Rebecca Kutler has been appointed as the new president of MSNBC after serving as interim president since January 2025.
Her leadership comes during a pivotal time as MSNBC is set to be spun off from Comcast into a new standalone company called SpinCo by the end of the year.
Kutler, who joined MSNBC in 2022, previously held senior roles at CNN and played a key role in launching MSNBC's recent programming and digital initiatives.
Key challenges ahead include building an independent newsgathering operation as MSNBC separates from NBC News' resources and adapting to the ongoing decline of traditional cable television viewership.
The network has seen a recent ratings boost, particularly in prime time, with Rachel Maddow's return to a nightly schedule during the early days of President Trump's second term.