"New Challenge": Peter Alexander Exits NBC News After 22 Years

The veteran anchor is departing NBC for a chief national reporter role at the rebranded MS NOW, citing a need for better work-life balance.

Sofia Chen

Mar 28, 2026, 7:42 AM PT · 1 min read

THE RUNDOWN

Peter Alexander announced his NBC News departure on March 28, 2026.
He joins MS NOW, the rebranded MSNBC, as chief national reporter.
Alexander will anchor the network’s 11 a.m. Eastern hour.
The veteran journalist spent 22 years at NBC News.
He cited a desire for work-life balance as a key motivation.

Peter Alexander is officially hanging up his NBC News hat. After 22 years with the network, the veteran journalist announced his departure during the March 28, 2026, broadcast of Today. Alexander revealed he is heading to MS NOW, the newly rebranded MSNBC, to take on a major new role.

At the rebranded network, Alexander will serve as an anchor and the chief national reporter. He is expected to take the lead during the 11 a.m. Eastern hour, providing deep dives into breaking news. The move marks a significant shift for the journalist, who has been a staple of NBC's political and national coverage for over two decades.

Alexander told viewers that the decision was driven by a desire for a "better work-life balance" and a "new challenge." Throughout his tenure at NBC, he covered everything from the White House to the Olympic Games. Now, he steps into a leadership position at MS NOW as the company pivots its branding and digital strategies.