By Frank Macek Tom Llamas (courtesy: NBC News) With his recent appointment as anchor and managing editor of *NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas*, Tom Llamas steps into a role steeped in prestige and responsibility. As the face of NBC's flagship evening broadcast and host of the primetime streaming newscast *Top Story with Tom Llamas* on NBC News NOW, Llamas is now one of the most visible and influential journalists in American media. Llamas brings a dynamic blend of on-the-ground experience, breaking news savvy, and digital fluency to the job. In addition to anchoring the nightly network broadcast, he plays a key role in leading breaking news coverage across both NBC News and NBC News NOW. His leadership during the 2024 election cycle, including his high-profile presence on Election Night and the September presidential debate, helped drive NBC News NOW to record viewership milestones. His command of the Big Board and ability to explain complex electoral trends in real time proved ins...