Television journalist Lester Holt has announced that he will be stepping down as the anchor of “NBC Nightly News” after a successful ten-year tenure. This transition will see Holt move into a full-time role as the anchor for NBC’s “Dateline,” the long-running investigative journalism series known for its in-depth reporting and storytelling.

Holt’s departure from “NBC Nightly News” marks the end of an era for the program, which he has anchored since June 2015. During his time at the helm, Holt has earned acclaim for his balanced reporting, particularly during significant national events and crises. Under his leadership, the broadcast has maintained its status as one of the most-watched evening news programs in the United States.

Throughout his decade-long career on “NBC Nightly News,” Holt has covered a wide range of topics, from significant political events to moments of national grief, including reporting live from the scene of natural disasters and important historical events. He became the first African American solo anchor of a network evening news program when he assumed the role, breaking new ground in journalistic representation.