‘I’m so proud to share a name with you’: Actress Rashida Jones hails executive Rashida Jones after she’s named next president of MSNBC
Actress Rashida Jones congratulated network executive Rashida Jones after she was named MSNBC’s next president Monday.
‘Congrats to Rashida Jones!!’ the Los Angeles native, 44, said in an Instagram post. ‘The FIRST BLACK PERSON EVER to run a major cable news network!!
‘I’m so proud to share a name with you and also take this #myelf challenge to the next level. Rashida Jones on Rashida Jones INFINITY. ZOOM IN.’
The latest: Actress Rashida Jones, 44, congratulated network executive Rashida Jones after she was named MSNBC’s next president Monday
The Parks and Recreation alum added a shot of the news exec – who makes history becoming the first Black female leader of a cable network – with a miniature shot of herself photoshopped in sitting on her shoulder, with smaller likenesses in the background.
The Angie Tribeca star added: ‘*big ups to @misterkarate for coming in hot and fast with the photoshop skills.’
In her role as senior vice president of NBC News and MSNBC, Jones oversaw this year’s presidential debates while helping focus coverage during the coronavirus as well as the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
The Parks and Recreation alum added a shot of the news exec with a miniature shot of herself photoshopped in sitting on her shoulder, with smaller likenesses in the background
Luxe: The stunning actress-writer was snapped at the Oscars earlier this year
NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde told staffers that Jones will fill the role after current MSNBC president Phil Griffin will be leaving the network early next year.
‘If you’ve worked with Rashida on any of those endeavors, you know that she has an outstanding track-record and she leads with a laser-like focus and grace under pressure,’ Conde said. ‘I know she will be an excellent leader for MSNBC.’
The news professional is a graduate of Hampton University and worked for NBC’s South Carolina affiliate and The Weather Channel prior to working at MSNBC.
A number of Jones’s news peers complimented Jones on the high-profile gig
A number of Jones’ news peers complimented her, such as White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, who wrote, Congratulations, @RJonesNews!’
MSNBC’s Katy Tur said, ‘All hail the Queen! Congratulations to the first national news EP to take a chance on me. From actual tornados to political twisters, can’t wait to tackle the big stuff with you @RJonesNews!’
CNN’s April Ryan said, ‘Congratulations to a wonderful person and Broadcast titan! Rashida Jones is everything! We will we watching with pride as she becomes President of MSNBC!’