Oppenheim will continue to lead the “Today” show, according to Lack’s memo but “take on oversight of all NBC News operations,” partnering with MSNBC’s boss Phil Griffin.
“I know you share my enthusiasm in congratulating Noah. He began his career here with ‘Hardball’ and then ‘Today.’ Since returning home to NBC News two years ago for his second tour of duty, Noah has done a fantastic job leading the ‘Today’ franchise. He has honed the broadcast, and audiences have rewarded us for it. ‘Today’ is back in first place and more powerful than ever,” Lack wrote.
The incoming president of NBC News is also the screenwriter for “Jackie,” the film starring Natalie Portman as Jackie Kennedy.
“I’ve been obsessed and fascinated with her since was a little kid,” Oppenheim told TheWrap founder Sharon Waxman last year.
Turness, who joined NBC News three and a half years ago, is credited by Lack for all four NBC News broadcasts finishing No. 1 among the key news demo of adults age 25-54 in 2016, something the network had not accomplished since 2011.
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