Chuck Todd’s days at NBC News are coming to an end as the former “Meet the Press” host is planning his next steps in journalism after his contract expires later this year, according to a report.
Todd, who was once a central figure in NBC’s political coverage, is quietly considering his options for life after 30 Rock, according to news site Semafor.
Todd, 52, has reportedly met with Washington-based media organizations to discuss possible roles outside of NBC, including opportunities in broadcast and digital media, Semaphore reported.
His contract with the Comcast-owned news company is set to expire this year, and Todd has signaled his intention to leave the network, according to the report.
The Post has sought comment from NBC and Todd.
Todd joined NBC in 2007 and quickly became a fixture of the network’s national political coverage.
In 2014, he was named host of the long-running Sunday show “Meet the Press,” succeeding David Gregory, who sought to maintain the high ratings and gravitas that marked the tenure of his predecessor, Tim Russert.
In addition to his “Meet the Press” gig, Todd also hosted a weekday political program “MTP Daily” on cable sister network MSNBC and contributed to NBC’s political website.
In 2023, Todd announced that he would be stepping down as host of Meet the Press to focus on long-form projects. He was replaced by Kristen Welker.
NBC said at the time that Todd was moving into a broader role within the network, although his visibility on NBC and MSNBC has been significantly reduced.
Todd’s tenure at NBC has not been without controversy.
In 2022, he publicly criticized the network’s decision to hire former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
As network brass backtracked and moved to void McDaniel’s contract, the episode sparked speculation within NBC about Todd’s future at the network.
In March 2024, NBC News hired McDaniel as a paid contributor, a move that caused strong internal backlash.
High-profile MSNBC personalities including Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Nicolle Wallace, Lawrence O’Donnell and Joe Scarborough criticized the move — citing McDaniel’s prior support for President-elect Donald Trump’s claims of voter fraud during his tenure her at the RNC.
After two days of on-air protests, NBC reversed its decision and terminated McDaniel’s contract.
The rapidly changing media landscape has clouded the future of NBC News and MSNBC.
Amid declining ratings and financial pressures, MSNBC has reportedly asked prominent anchors, including Joy Reid and Stephanie Ruhle, to take pay cuts to stay in their positions.
Rachel Maddow reportedly agreed to a $5 million annual cut, dropping her salary from $30 million to $25 million — though MSNBC disputes those numbers.
The pay cuts coincide with Comcast’s plans to spin off its cable properties — fueling concerns about possible layoffs and the future direction of the network.
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