MSNBC president Rashida Jones says that she is stepping down after four years. It's a move that comes on the eve of Donald Trump's second inauguration as president and after a Comcast reorganization put MSNBC under new corporate management.

After becoming the first Black woman to lead a major news network, Rashida Jones resigned as president of MSNBC ahead

Rashida Jones, the president of MSNBC, announced Tuesday morning that she plans to step down after four years leading the network. Jones made history when she took on the role in February 2021, becoming the first Black person to lead a major cable news network.

Rashida Jones is stepping down as president of MSNBC, with Rebecca Kutler, Senior VP Content Strategy, to serve as the network's interim president.

NEW YORK — Rashida Jones is ending her run as president of MSNBC after four years. Jones is leaving two months after the progressive news channel’s parent company Comcast announced it will spin MSNBC off into a new company with most of its other cable networks. She informed staff of her decision Tuesday morning.

Jones helped MSNBC surpass CNN in ratings, though viewership has dropped since the election.

Rashida Jones is stepping down as president of MSNBC, marking a significant transition just days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. USA Today reports that she will remain in an advisory role until March.

MSNBC President Rashida Jones announced yesterday that she is stepping down from the position after four years. Jones made history as the first Black executive to lead a major U.S. television news network.