Andrea Mitchell, 78, previously revealed that she would end her run on 'Andrea Mitchell Reports' after the inauguration. Now, PEOPLE can confirm her final day at the desk

Mitchell, who announced her exit in October, will continue to serve as NBC News' Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent moving forward.

The longtime journalist will move into her new role as Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC News.

After more than a decade with MSNBC, the final episode of the 78-year-old's series ‘Andrea Mitchell Reports’ will air Feb. 7, according to multiple reports.

Andrea Mitchell has set Friday as her last day in the MSNBC anchor chair after 17 years as the host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports.” Mitchell, 78, revealed in October that she would transition to a broader role at NBC News after the presidential inauguration but had not announced a specific date for that change.