MSNBC hires Pluto as a communications manager
Liza Pluto has joined MSNBC PR team as a communications manager overseeing the daily communications for “Morning Joe” and perspective weekend programming, reports Politico. She comes from PBS where she was a senior publicity manager. Before that, she was with CNN for over five years holding various roles, including PR coordinator, publicist, senior publicist and […]
MSNBC promotes Rodriguez as VP, editorial and booking
MSNBC has tapped Jesse Rodriguez as vice president, editorial and booking. He will be focusing on high-level bookings across the network and coordinating daily editorial needs for analysis and perspective programming. He will also be managing relationships with contributors and analysts. He also oversees bookings during special coverage. Previously, he was director of booking. He […]
NBC News hires three on biz/tech team
Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan has joined NBC News as senior editor on the business, technology and media unit overseeing tech investigations and business enterprise stories. Previously, she was assistant managing editor of special projects at Crain’s New York Business. She was also an investigative reporter working with the Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team on a project and […]
NBC News and MSNBC seek director, news standards
NBC News and MSNBC seek a director for their standards and practices team. DUTIES: Maintain the reputation, journalistic integrity and editorial independence of the news organization Work with senior editorial leaders across all platforms Leverage and call upon existing network of subject matter experts Help establish overall news division wide standards policies and guidelines Provide […]
Weekly political program to launch on NBC News Now
Chuck Todd, who has moderated NBC News’ Sunday-morning public affairs program since 2014 and worked a weekday version of the show on MSNBC, will be expanding the series to streaming video, reports Variety. Launching in September, Todd will begin a weekly political program on both live-streaming outlet NBC News Now and NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming-video hub […]
Reid appointed as replacement to Matthew at MSNBC
MSNBC has moved Joy Reid into the early evening time slot vacated by former “Hardball” host Chris Matthew‘s retirement in March. Reid, a weekend anchor at the network and lately has subbed in the 7 p.m. Eastern time slot, now holds the post full-time. She will also be doing a Washington-based show dubbed “The ReidOut.” […]
MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” has a new contributor
Kurt Bardella is now a contributor at MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” With his new role, he will also continue serving as a contributor for NBC News. Previously, he was a member of the board of contributors at USA Today. Before that, he was a creator and publisher for the Morning Hangover. He also held the post […]
Student Press Law Center 2020 spring and summer internships
Attention all, check out this list of upcoming internships – an opportunity you do not want to miss. Student Press Law Center (Washington, D.C.) • Journalism Internship — Join our small team with an outsized impact. The Student Press Law Center is seeking accomplished college journalists for paid internships in Washington, D.C. We’re seeking self-starting […]
Reuters journalist Brumsey departs for MSNBC
Stephanie Brumsey has departed Reuters after four years to join the Kasie DC show with MSNBC, according to her tweet. Previously, Brumsey held the posts of director of social media and field producer at Women Auto Know and Cablevision, respectively. She also served as a freelance video producer at American Media Inc. and as a video […]
Ranzweiler joins MSNBC Live weekdays
MSNBC producer Tom Ranzweiler will join the 11 a.m. hour of MSNBC Live hosted by Craig Melvin. He will transition into his new role over the next few weeks. Ranzweiler initially signed onto MSNBC in 2016 as a producer on “Morning Joe.” In 2018, Ranzweiler joined David Gura’s team to help launch the weekend morning […]
