Rebecca Kutler

TV Producer

American United States

Quick Info

ProfessionTV Producer
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceUnited States

Latest News about Rebecca Kutler

25/02/2026

Rebecca Kutler led MSNBC's successful rebrand to MS NOW, overcoming initial viewer concerns from early polling about the name change. MS NOW’s daily audience grew 25% since the rebrand, with weeknight prime-time up 27% due to her programming overhauls and strategic talent moves like shifting Jen Psaki to the 9 p.m. Eastern slot Tuesday through Friday, boosting viewership by 41%. She is now positioning MS NOW for streaming with a planned direct-to-consumer subscription product targeting cord-cutters amid declining traditional cable viewership.

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Communication from The George Washington University
  • Master of Science in Journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

Career

OverviewRebecca Kutler has established a notable career in television production, particularly within CNN and MSNBC. She began her journey in 2006 when she joined CNN as a producer, specializing in political content and breaking news segments. Her role evolved as she became the executive producer in 2010, contributing to the launch of significant programs.
Key Roles
  • Vice President of Content Development and Contributors at CNN (2017)
  • Senior Vice President and Head of Programming at CNN (2021)
  • Senior Vice President of Content Strategy at MSNBC (2022)
  • Senior Vice President of MSNBC’s political news program 'Inside with Jen Psaki' (2023)
  • Executive Producer for 'The Sing Sing Chronicles' (2024)
  • Interim President of MSNBC (2025)
  • President of MS NOW (2026)
Notable Productions
  • 'John King, USA' (2011)
  • 'Never Again: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum' (2022)
  • 'Serving in Secret: Love, Country and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' (2023)
  • 'From Russia with Lev' (2024)
AwardsEmmy Award for Outstanding Live Coverage

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rebecca started her career as a producer at CNN, where she focused on daily news segments and political programming.
2. In her executive producer role at CNN, she was instrumental in launching new shows, including 'Inside Politics with John King'.
3. She played a pivotal role in major CNN live events such as Election Nights and Presidential Debates.
4. Rebecca was a key figure in the establishment of CNN+, a streaming service that lasted a short time under new corporate leadership.
5. She has now transitioned to MSNBC, where she continues to lead innovative news programming.
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