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.

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

Rashida Jones plans to step down as president of MSNBC, The Hill learned Tuesday. Jones, who has served as the network’s top executive for four years, informed top anchors and MSNBC leaders of her

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.

In 2021, journalist and TV executive Rashida Jones (not that one) made history as the first Black woman to lead a cable news network at MSNBC as its President. Rashida earned the position after a 20-year-plus trajectory as a force in the media industry.

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.