MSNBC to Remain in New York After SpinCo Spin-Off

Earlier this week, MSNBC announced a programming shakeup of its weekday and weekend schedules set to take effect in April.

These on-air changes, which were accompanied by layoffs, come as the network is on the hunt for new office, production, and studio space. Both MSNBC and CNBC are set to separate from the NBCUniversal News Group within the next few months and join SpinCo, the spin-off company that will house many of NBCUniversal’s cable assets.

SpinCo CEO Mark Lazarus recently updated employees on the media entity’s separation plans from NBCUniversal, confirming that MSNBC will continue to be based in Manhattan.

Meanwhile, CNBC will continue to call its longtime Englewood Cliffs location home, and will also serve as SpinCo’s technical operations hub. Some of MSNBC’s technical staff will also be based in New Jersey.

Both networks now have to rebuild their newsgathering operations, including in Washington, D.C. Lazarus noted CNBC and MSNBC will secure dedicated space at 400 North Capitol—the same building as NBC News operations.

The two news networks will additionally continue to keep office space in the various cities where they operate. One exception is Miami, where MSNBC’s programming changes means that the network will lose access to NBC News’ production facility.

New York-based staffers were also alerted that they have to work out of temporary facilities in Manhattan if the NBC News spin-off is completed before their office space is built.

It’s been reported that a new name for the spun-off company could be soon announced, but no firm date has been provided as to when that will be revealed.

SPINCO news: In note to staffers, CEO Mark Lazarus says new co will have corp HQ in Manhattan., which will also house MSNBC studio space. CNBC to stay in Englewood Cliffs NJ. Space will be procured at NBC News location in Washington DC. Laz says co ‘closing in on’ new name

— Brian Steinberg (@bristei) February 27, 2025

MSNBC has been through a number of changes since the SpinCo announcement, including the departure of former network head Rashida Jones, the appointment of current president, Rebecca Kutler, and Joy Reid’s recent exit.

Additional changes are likely on the horizon as it steps away from NBC News’ shadow.

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MSNBC to Remain in New York After SpinCo Spin-Off

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