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

NEW YORK — Rashida Jones is ending her run as president of MSNBC after four years. Jones is leaving two months after the progressive news channel’s parent company Comcast announced it will spin MSNBC off into a new company with most of its other cable networks. She informed staff of her decision Tuesday morning.

Rashida Jones announces she is leaving MSNBC, just days ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration. Jones was MSNBC's first Black woman president.