Rebecca Kutler

TV Producer

American Pennsylvania, United States Leo 5' 7" (170 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionTV Producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/07/1979
Age47 years
BirthplacePennsylvania, United States
Zodiac SignLeo

Latest News about Rebecca Kutler

15/06/2026

MS NOW introduced a new weekday programming schedule in June 2026, with most changes taking effect on 15 June. The overhaul falls within Kutler's tenure as president, which has focused on reshaping the network's daytime lineup.

18/08/2025

MSNBC announced it would be renamed MS NOW, as part of a restructuring that moved the network into Versant, the standalone company spun off from NBCUniversal. Kutler led the network through the transition, which was accompanied by a shift toward a more digital-first newsroom.

12/02/2025

Rebecca Kutler was named president of MSNBC after serving in the role on an interim basis. She had joined the network in 2022 as senior vice president of content strategy and moved into the leadership role after Rashida Jones stepped down.

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Bio/Wiki

Current RolePresident of MS NOW (formerly MSNBC)
BackgroundBorn in Pennsylvania to a Jewish family; grew up in Philadelphia's Center City before her family moved to Montgomery County

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

Personal Life

UpbringingPhiladelphia's Center City, then Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Religion/HeritageJewish family background

Relationships & More

SpouseDan Gilgoff
ChildrenThree

Family

SpouseDan Gilgoff
Children3

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. In January 2025, she was appointed Interim President of MSNBC, and in February 2025, she was named President of MS NOW following the network's rebrand.
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)
Awards
  • Emmy Award for Outstanding Live Coverage
  • Two Peabody Awards (from CNN work)
  • Two duPont-Columbia Awards (from CNN work)

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-kutler-44696334

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.
6. She created 'MS NOW Premium', an Apple Podcasts subscription offering ad-free listening and bonus content.
7. She is a George Washington University alumna and gave the keynote address and received an honorary degree at the university's 2026 commencement.

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