Article continues below advertisementSheinelle Jones is closing out a difficult year on a positive note.The beloved NBC star, who joined the Today show family in October 2014, was officially announced as Jenna Bush Hager's permanent co-host for the morning news program's 10 o'clock hour.Bush Hager had been joined by a variety of guest co-hosts - including Jones - for almost a year since her former costar Hoda Kotb retired from Today in January.Article continues below advertisementSource: TODAY with Jenna & Friends/YouTubeSheinelle Jones' new 'Today' gig was announced on Tuesday, December 9.