As it looks to a new era spun off from Comcast and as the second Trump administration begins, MSNBC has formalized hiring its top leader.

Rebecca Kutler, who held the title of interim president at the cable news channel, was officially promoted on Wednesday, SpinCo CEO Mark Lazarus told employees.

The full memo is below:

Team,

Today, I am officially naming Rebecca Kutler President of MSNBC. In the short time that Rebecca was the interim president, it became clear to me that she has the big-picture strategic view and the right leadership skills to ensure MSNBC delivers on its brand promise and is positioned for growth during a time of industry change. Since joining the network, Rebecca has played a pivotal role in the development of many of the networks recent program launches, has been a driving force behind MSNBCs nonlinear growth and strategic investments, and has introduced new and innovative audience-focused products. By constructing a first-rate newsgathering operation and assessing whats required to be competitive in the marketplace, Rebecca and the team will ensure that MSNBC continues to be indispensable to our audiences and our partners.

This is an exciting moment as we build our new companys operation, and it has been a pleasure working with Rebecca over the last few months. I am thrilled to have such a respected leader at the helm of MSNBC during such a pivotal moment.

As weve all witnessed and lived in recent weeks, the news cycle has been nonstop, and MSNBCs coverage has stood out for its depth, focus, and thoughtfulness. Thanks to this teams hard work, viewers, readers, and listeners are reengaging at significant levels across the board.

Thank you for all that you do and please join me in congratulating Rebecca on this well-deserved appointment.

Mark Lazarus