MSNBC named Rebecca Kutler as president of the left-leaning network, removing her interim tag following last month’s exit of Rashida Jones, the company said Wednesday. Kutler grabs the reins at a crucial time for embattled network,

The former CNN programming exec had held an interim title at the cable channel after the exit of chief Rashida Jones.

Rebecca Kutler has been named president of MSNBC, after leading the cable network on an interim basis following Rashida Jones’ departure last month. Kutler takes the helm of the network at a key moment: MSNBC will be spun off from Comcast,