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Rebecca Kutler is all set to be interim MSNBC president as Rashida Jones has decided to step down as network president. This transition comes as MSNBC’s parent company, Comcast has agreed to separate many of its cable TV networks into a new publicly traded entity, tentatively called SpinCo. This new company will encompass MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and the Golf Channel.
Rashida Jones made history in 2021 as the first Black woman to lead a major television news network. She is recognized for her contributions, including increasing viewership, digital expansion, and recruiting prominent talent like Jen Psaki. Rebecca Kutler, who has a strong background from CNN, is praised for her success in driving digital and audience growth at MSNBC. The leadership change aligns with broader shifts in the media landscape and the timing of presidential election cycles.
NBC News reported that Rebecca Kutler, currently serving as MSNBC's senior vice president of content strategy, has been appointed as the network's interim president. Rashida Jones, who brought Kutler to MSNBC in 2022, will remain in an advisory capacity until March.
In a staff memo announcement, Rashida Jones said:
“I came to this decision over the holidays while reflecting on our remarkable journey and the many successes we’ve achieved together as a team. This has been the most rewarding chapter of my professional career and I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished, which has been made possible only by you.”
More about Rebecca Kutler
Rebecca Kutler is a seasoned media executive with a career spanning nearly two decades in content strategy, program development, and leadership. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Content Strategy at MSNBC, she drives innovation in non-linear platforms, overseeing podcasts, films, digital media, social content, and live events. She has been instrumental in launching successful programs like Inside with Jen Psaki, and, The Weekend while advancing MSNBC's footprint in streaming and digital publishing.
Before joining MSNBC, Kutler spent over 12 years at CNN, where she held pivotal roles, including Senior Vice President and Head of Programming for CNN+. During her tenure, she managed large teams, developed original content, and led high-profile projects such as election night coverage and network specials. Her leadership extended to groundbreaking productions like The Color of Covid, and the launch of CNN Original Series and Films.
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Rebecca Kutler, a key figure under former CNN leader, Jeff Zucker, managed the network's team of analysts, commentators, and contributors. Her responsibilities also included serving as executive producer for primetime host, Don Lemon, and political anchor, John King, shaping their programs and coverage.
With a career defined by creativity, strategic vision, and a commitment to audience engagement, Rebecca Kutler has established herself as a transformative force in the world of television and digital media.
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