Steve Kornacki Joins NBC Amid MSNBC Restructuring

Steve Kornacki, known for his energetic election night analysis at MSNBC, is leaving the network to join NBC News and NBC Sports as chief data analyst. This move comes as MSNBC is spun off into an independent entity by parent company Comcast, leading to widespread changes including personnel shifts. Kornacki's new role at NBC will see him contributing to major programs like 'Meet the Press' and sports coverage, including the NFL and the Olympics. His departure also aligns with MSNBC's restructuring efforts, which have included layoffs and program cancellations as it builds a newsgathering unit separate from NBC. Kornacki's exit marks another significant talent shift for MSNBC following Joy Reid's show cancellation. While Kornacki will focus on NBC, his contract allows flexibility to pursue outside projects, including potential ventures in game show hosting.