Lazarus has said in private conversations that he was looking for “strong hands” to lead the network as it enters its next chapter — and expressed concerns that Jones was not up to the task ...

In November, Comcast announced it was breaking MSNBC and CNBC away from NBC News into its own company, led by executive Mark Lazarus, meaning Jones was answering to new corporate leadership. At a ...

Lazarus told staff that Kutler, Jones' interim successor, is "a catalyst for growth" and a "highly respected industry veteran with decades of experience." Kutler came to MSNBC from CNN, where she ...

Lazarus was joined at the head of the table by MSNBC president Rashida Jones and senior vp Rebecca Kutler. Jones stunned ...

The memos from Jones and Lazarus are below. After four incredible years at the helm of MSNBC and 11 years at NBCU, I have made the decision to pursue new opportunities. I shared this decision with ...

Mark Lazarus, the future CEO of the spin-off, said in a Tuesday morning memo that Jones had “expertly navigated MSNBC through a years-long, unrelenting and unprecedented news cycle, all while ...

Left-leaning cable channel MSNBC will get to keep its name after it is spun off by Comcast, the company said. Mark Lazarus, who will lead the new company consisting of MSNBC and other cable assets, ...

Lazarus told staff that Kutler, Jones' interim successor, is "a catalyst for growth" and a "highly respected industry veteran with decades of experience." Kutler came to MSNBC from CNN ...

Mark Lazarus, who will lead the new company consisting of MSNBC and other cable assets, told MSNBC staffers of the plan after he broke the news that MSNBC president Rashida Jones is leaving the ...