The former CNN programming exec had held an interim title at the cable channel after the exit of chief Rashida Jones.

MSNBC named Rebecca Kutler as president of the left-leaning network, removing her interim tag following last month’s exit of Rashida Jones, the company said Wednesday. Kutler grabs the reins at a crucial time for embattled network,

Comcast's NBC Universal on Wednesday promoted Rebecca Kutler to serve as the president of its cable news channel MSNBC. This article, NBC Universal promotes Rebecca Kutler to President of MSNBC, was first published at The Desk.

Rebecca Kutler has been named president of MSNBC, after leading the cable network on an interim basis following Rashida Jones’ departure last month. Kutler takes the helm of the network at a key moment: MSNBC will be spun off from Comcast,

The “interim” tag has been removed from Rebecca Kutler‘s title at MSNBC. The network officially named her president on Wednesday. Kutler’s appointment was announced by Mark Lazarus, CEO of the new SpinCo company that will house MSNBC,