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 ...

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 ...

The channel is losing Comcast as its corporate parent — and shield from the President’s attacks — as it reclaims its Rachel ...

The decision to step down came from Jones. Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group Mark Lazarus admitted he was “surprised” by Jones’ decision during a meeting with staffers, an insider familar ...

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.

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 ...