Steve Kornacki has signed a new contract with NBC, but with a significant change: he's leaving MSNBC. The new deal will see him appear on both NBC News and NBC Sports programming, utilizing his data analysis expertise to cover political and sports events.
This shift seems linked to Comcast's planned spinoff of its cable properties, including MSNBC. The separation will lead to NBC News and MSNBC operating independently, creating new teams and bureaus. While NBC hasn't confirmed the reason, this restructuring likely influenced Kornacki's contract.
Kornacki's contributions to NBC News and NBC Sports have already been extensive, including election coverage and Olympic broadcasts. He initially gained prominence on MSNBC, focusing on political and polling data analysis. His work spans various platforms, including NBC News Now.
Kornacki is renowned for his enthusiastic data presentations and signature style. His workspace in Studio 3A, often used for MSNBC's major event coverage, even earned the nickname "Kornacki Curve." A dedicated camera, the "Kornacki Cam," is used during commercial breaks.
MSNBC, while not commenting directly, indicated they plan to fill his role and continue data-driven journalism. Kornacki also hosted MSNBC's "Up" (now canceled) and election specials like "The Kornacki Countdown."