Chuck Todd’s days at NBC News are winding down as the former “Meet the Press” moderator is plotting his next steps in journalism once his contract expires later this year, according to a report.
Todd, who was once a central figure in NBC’s political coverage, is quietly mulling his options for life after 30 Rock, according to the Semafor news site.
Todd, 52, has reportedly been meeting with Washington-based media organizations to discuss potential roles outside NBC, including opportunities in broadcast and digital media, Semafor reported.
His contract with the Comcast-owned news outfit is set to expire this year, and Todd has signaled his intention to leave the network, according to the report.
The Post has sought comment from NBC and Todd.
Todd joined NBC in 2007 and quickly became a fixture in the network’s national political coverage.
In 2014, he was named moderator of the long-running Sunday show “Meet the Press,” succeeding David Gregory, who struggled to maintain the high ratings and gravitas that marked the tenure of his predecessor, Tim Russert.
In addition to his “Meet the Press” gig, Todd also hosted a weekday political program “MTP Daily” on sister cable network MSNBC and contributed to NBC’s political website.
In 2023, Todd announced he would step down as host of “Meet the Press” to focus on long-form projects. He was replaced by Kristen Welker.
NBC said at the time that Todd was transitioning to a broader role within the network, though his visibility on both NBC and MSNBC has diminished significantly.
Todd’s tenure at NBC has not been without its controversies.
In 2022, he publicly criticized the network’s decision to hire former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel.
While network brass retreated and moved to cancel McDaniel’s contract, the episode sparked speculation within NBC about Todd’s future at the network.
In March 2024, NBC News hired McDaniel as a paid contributor, a move that sparked intense internal backlash.
High-profile MSNBC personalities, including Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Nicolle Wallace, Lawrence O’Donnell and Joe Scarborough blasted the move — citing McDaniel’s prior support for President-elect Donald Trump claims of voter fraud during her tenure at the RNC.
Following two days of on-air protests, NBC reversed its decision and terminated McDaniel’s contract.
The rapidly shifting media landscape has clouded the future of NBC News and MSNBC.
Amid declining ratings and financial pressures, MSNBC has reportedly asked prominent anchors, including Joy Reid and Stephanie Ruhle, to accept salary reductions to remain in their positions.
Rachel Maddow reportedly agreed to a $5 million annual pay cut, reducing her salary from $30 million to $25 million — though MSNBC disputes these figures.
The pay cuts coincide with Comcast’s plans to spin off its cable properties — fueling concerns about potential layoffs and the network’s future direction.
