Newsmax has extended Rob Schmitt’s contract as he continues to anchor the network’s 7 PM ET hour. The deal keeps Schmitt with the network after he joined in 2020.
What We Know: Newsmax has signed Rob Schmitt to a multi-year contract extension, though the network hasn’t specified the deal’s exact length. Schmitt joined Newsmax in 2020 and has hosted the 7 PM ET timeslot throughout his tenure. Since then, he’s become a key part of the network’s primetime lineup and continues to anchor its nightly coverage. The extension ensures Schmitt will remain with Newsmax for the foreseeable future.
What They Said: “Rob has brought a strong, independent voice to the nightly kick-off of our primetime coverage and built a loyal and growing audience for Newsmax in the 7 PM hour. We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.” -Newsmax Vice President of News and Programming Gary Kanofsky
What Remains Unclear: Newsmax hasn’t revealed how many years Schmitt’s new contract covers. Additionally, the network hasn’t disclosed financial terms associated with the extension. For now, the multi-year agreement confirms Schmitt’s continued presence in the 7 PM hour without providing additional details about his long-term role.
What It Means: Schmitt’s extension gives Newsmax continuity as the network continues building its primetime programming. Meanwhile, keeping a familiar face in the 7 PM slot allows the network to maintain consistency with an audience that has grown around his nightly newscast.
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