News tattlers are wondering when new daytime boss Janelle Rodriguez is going to become the new head of MSNBC — and where MSNBC President Phil Griffin might land next.
Prompting the gossip is Rodriguez’s curious decision to leave CNN and join the lower-rated MSNBC at essentially the same position.
A source told On the Money that NBC News Chairman Andy Lack’s two favorite people in are Rodriguez and Noah Oppenheim: “He’s been looking to move them up.”
Oppenheim is currently the top executive in charge of the “Today” show, but perhaps he’s in line for a wider role. Oppenheim has been telling friends he misses California and would like to go back to his entertainment producing roots. On the Money’s news industry tipsters speculate he’d be well positioned to replace current NBC News President Deborah Turness if her contract isn’t renewed. The Brit was first named to the post in May 2013.
And what of Griffin? Our 30 Rock-ologists wouldn’t be surprised if he lands with former colleague Jeff Zucker at CNN. Just speculation, of course.