EXCLUSIVE: Lester Holt has been named managing editor of NBC Nightly News, which he has anchored since 2015.The announcement of the managing editor title was made earlier this week by NBC News president Noah Oppenheim.
Holt also is said to have signed a contract extension, something that is typical when new titles are announced.Oppenheim wrote in a memo to staffers that “in recognition of Lester’s role driving every aspect of the Nightly News broadcast, he has been named Managing Editor of Nightly, effective immediately.
Recently honored with an Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award, there is simply no journalist held in greater esteem. We are so fortunate to have him not only in front of the camera, but guiding the Nightly team in
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