Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of NBC Nightly News after over a decade to work full time at Dateline. He reflects on his career and plans to focus on crafting 'Dateline' hours on subjects he cares about. It's unclear who will replace him on NBC Nightly News.
Key Points
Lester Holt to move to work full time at Dateline
Plans to expand his role at Dateline
Praise from NBC News for his contributions and professionalism
Pros
Lester Holt's long-standing career in broadcast news
Transitioning to a role where he can focus on subjects he cares about
Cons
Uncertainty about who will replace Holt on NBC Nightly News