With a looming split from NBCUniversal, MSNBC will get a new president.
Rashida Jones told staffers at the cable channel Tuesday morning that she will exit the company after four years leading MSNBC, adding that she came to the decision over the holidays.
“I’m really excited about what we’ve done. I’m excited about what’s next. I’m excited about what you guys are going to do next,” Jones told staff on an editorial call Tuesday. “I’m excited to watch it from afar, but I’m really excited that this is the right time for me, so, I wanted to share that with you guys directly. You know how I also feel about telling you guys news as it comes in real-time, but I wanted you guys to hear that from me directly.”
Mark Lazarus, who will be CEO of “SpinCo” once Comcast separates its cable TV channel business from the rest of…
