Steve Kornacki, a widely recognized MSNBC data analyst known for his energy voting and election results, will leave the left -wing cable channel after signing a new agreement with NBC that will see him get expanded roles in all news and sports divisions.
Kornack, who arose in national importance during the tense, withdrawal of the 2020 presidential election, will cross his presence at MSNBC after the network is subject to significant restructuring in front of the planned component of his cable assets.
Under the new agreement, Kornacki’s official title becomes a contributor and major data analyst for NBC News and NBC Sports, a NBC spokesman for deadline confirmed.
The news was originally reported by Los Angeles Times.
Since MSNBC membership in 2012, Kornacki has become a match during the electoral cycles, especially praised for his high energy analysis of voting trends and voting models.
His detailed divisions in the air, often delivered with wrapped sleeves and infectious enthusiasm, made him a popular figure with viewers, gaining the tuning including the name of one of People’s “sexiest live men” in 2020.
This shift in the role of Kornack occurs between important riots in MSNBC, which is preparing for life as an independent news channel after the Comcast announcement earlier this year to rotate its cable properties in a particular entity.
Earlier this year, MSNBC initiated a significant restructuring that led to widespread breaks and cancellations of programs – mostly the “Reidout” axis, which was received by Joy Reid.
Reid removal was accompanied by the completion of most staff members associated with its program.
Similarly, MSNBC management canceled the “Alex Wagner Tonight” and re -set host Alex Wagner in the role of high political correspondent.
These decisions were part of a broader attempt to rebuild the priming lineup of the network-which will now be poisoned by the stars of Marquee Rachel Maddaw, who hosts a show once a week, and former Biden Jen Psaki spokesman.
Reorganization also affected other programs and staff.
The performances organized by Katie Phang, Jonathan Capehert, Ayman Mohyeldin and José Díaz-Balart were canceled, leading to the holidays of their respective production teams.
The affected employees were given the opportunity to apply for new roles within the MSNBC or accept the detachment packages.
In January, Rashida Jones resigned as president of MSNBC amidst the preparations of the spinoff network from Comcast.
Rebecca Kutler, once a senior Vice President at MSNBC, was named her successor in February.
Spinoff is part of the wider Comcast strategy that aims to fix its business operations and focus more aggressively on its broad -generation internet services, as traditional cable TV subscribers continue to fall.
While MSNBC moves towards independence, the network has invested heavily in its reporting skills, recently announcing plans to hire over 100 journalists to strengthen its original news coverage.
MSNBC was constantly ranked second in ratings after the Fox News rival, but well ahead of CNN on many time slots. However, she has seen her ratings slide in recent months.
Fox News shares common ownership by posting.
Following the 2024 presidential elections, MSNBC experienced a significant decrease in estimates, with premium viewing falling by 57% between Election Day and December 31, on average 660,000 viewers compared to 1.3 million in December 2023.
This trend continued at the beginning of 2025, as the “Rachel Maddow Show” had a 22% decrease in total vision and a 29% decrease among adults aged 25-54 since President Trump’s victory.
The post has requested comment from MSNBC.
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