In a notable shift within the broadcasting landscape, Lester Holt, the well-respected anchor of NBC Nightly News, is set to depart from the program this summer. He will transition into a new full-time position at the esteemed primetime newsmagazine, Dateline.
Holt, along with executives from NBC News, shared this significant news with the staff during a meeting on Monday morning.
In a heartfelt message to his colleagues, Holt reflected on his journey, stating, “It brings a smile to my face to think that I have anchored two of the most successful and iconic television news programs in broadcast history with Nightly News and Dateline. As a 20-year-old radio reporter covering police stories in San Francisco, I could have never envisioned the trajectory my career would take. What an incredible journey it has been.”
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Lester Holt Steps Down From NBC Nightly News, Will Focus on Dateline