NBC News reporter Miguel Almaguer has left the network after spending nearly two decades with the outlet, as he announced on Instagram and later sent a memo to staffers.
“Seen a lot,” Almaguer posted on Instagram. “Done a lot. Learned a lot. Thankful for my nearly [two] decade-long run at NBC News. But more than anything grateful for those in the trenches with me. With them it was more an adventure than work. Change is hard, and goodbyes aren’t easy. But turning the page is exciting. In news … I love a great last line. This one is still being written.”
Almaguer departs from the news organization following a contentious incident in 2022. On November 4, 2022, during a segment on Today, Almaguer implied in a report that the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, assaulted in his San Francisco home, may not have been in imminent danger when the police arrived.
NBC News retracted the report as it gained traction, citing a failure to meet journalistic standards. Almaguer now departs NBC News thirteen months after the incident, but there is no on-the-record connection between the incident and his exit.
Nonetheless, in his memo, he highlighted his colleagues and acknowledged their role in contributing to his success during his tenure with the network.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to have worked at NBC News for the last 18 years,” Almaguer wrote. “It’s been a privilege to tell some of the world’s most important stories. I am especially thankful and indebted to each one of you – my colleagues, true professionals who worked so tirelessly by my side in the trenches.
“NBC News is home to some of the very best in the business who I will deeply miss. Being at NBC News has granted me a front-row seat to history, and it has been a profound honor.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
No, please don’t leave Miguel! I look forward to seeing you every morning. I’m already dissatisfied with some of the hires in the last two years and I feel the network needs you. My husband and I have enjoyed watching you every morning and the evenings with Brian and Lester. Please know how much you will be missed!
What an excellent news person and very easy on the eyes. Mr. Almaguer is the best one of the most professional, precise and intelligent reporters on television. I loved his reporting style, cool, calm and honest. Where ever he goes will boost ratings he’s a national treasure.