Long-time NBC News anchor Joseph Olmo revealed mid-broadcast that he is leaving NBC Washington.
“Well, before we go tonight, I’ve got just one more story for you,” he told viewers. “After almost ten years in broadcasting, tomorrow night I will hit the streets of the DMV one final time as a local news reporter.”
Olmo has covered the capital region for about seven years, with NBC4 and Telemundo 44.
“You can cover the world, but nothing compares to being a local news reporter. Because think about it. Who else would tell you about all the things happening where we live?”
“To watch all these moments in person and then share what I see with you has been so cool,” the Annapolis native said.
Olmo alluded to wanting to try out some of his other dreams.
“In life, you are often encouraged to dream big. But what happens when you have several dreams? I firmly believe our time here is way too short to get to the end and wonder what if I had tried that?”
He also showed his gratitude for his colleagues and other journalists.
“Whenever you watch us on TV or online, remember one means many. You may see one person on at a time, but there are hundreds of people who get us here,” he said.
“And to my entire NBC 4 family, I say thank you for letting me be part of this accomplished team. And to everybody who watches us, thank you.”
Fans reacted to his announcement on social media, with one user writing on Instagram: “You have been such a good addition to the NBC4 team, Joseph! You will be missed.”
Another said: “Oh, no. Please don’t go, Joseph! You’re one of the coolest journalists on tv now.”
