The newscaster will continue his full-time role as the lead anchor of NBC's "Dateline." Seasoned NBC journalist Lester Holt has announced that he is stepping down as the anchor of NBC Nightly News, joining a growing list of newscasters who are parting ways with NBC amid network shakeups.

Lester Holt is to step down as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” after a decade behind the desk of the flagship evening newscast, NBC News and others reported. The veteran journalist, who has been in the role since 2015, is reportedly leaving in early summer.

Lester Holt announces he is stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News,' more than a decade after taking over during Brian Williams' false reporting controversy. Holt's exit follows other major departures at NBC News,