NEW YORK (LOOTPRESS) – After a decade as anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” Lester Holt is stepping down from the role, he announced to staff on Monday. The 65-year-old journalist will remain with NBC, transitioning to a full-time position at “Dateline.”
“It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to work with each of you every day, keeping journalism as our true north and our viewers at the center of everything we do,” Holt said in his announcement.
He expressed excitement about his new role, saying he looks forward to working more closely with the “Dateline” team as the program continues to expand and reach new audiences.
NBC has not yet announced a replacement for Lester Holt on “Nightly News.”
Holt will continue serving as “NBC Nightly News” anchor until the summer.
“Quite simply, Lester is the beating heart of this news organization,” NBC News executive vice president of programming Janelle Rodriguez said. “He’s earned deep respect and reverence from our newsroom, industry colleagues and, most importantly, viewers. What’s equally remarkable is how Lester has masterfully filled this esteemed role with extraordinary grace and humility. He’s proven time and time again why he stands among the great legends of broadcast news.”
