Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Colin Jost

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Colin Jost made an impact.

Colin Jost is an American comedian, writer, and actor, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL). Joining SNL in 2005 as a writer, he became co-anchor of Weekend Update in 2014. He also held the position of co-head writer for SNL from 2012-2015, and again from 2017-2022. His career is largely defined by his contributions to SNL as both a writer and on-screen personality.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Joins Saturday Night Live

In 2005, Colin Jost became a staff writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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2005: Joins Saturday Night Live Writing Team

In 2005, Colin Jost secured a writing position at NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) after sending in a writing packet.

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2009: Becomes SNL Writing Supervisor

In 2009, Colin Jost became the writing supervisor for Saturday Night Live.

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2009: Selected as a "New Face" at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival

In 2009, Colin Jost was selected as a "New Face" at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.

2010: Appears at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival

In 2010, Colin Jost appeared at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.

2011: Appears at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival

In 2011, Colin Jost appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival.

2012: Appears at the Chicago and Montréal Just for Laughs festivals

In 2012, Colin Jost appeared at both the Chicago and Montréal Just for Laughs festivals.

2012: Named Co-Head Writer for SNL

In 2012, Colin Jost became co-head writer for Saturday Night Live.

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2013: Asked to do Weekend Update

During the summer hiatus following the 2012-2013 season, Lorne Michaels asked Colin Jost to do the Weekend Update feature.

March 1, 2014: Replaces Seth Meyers on Weekend Update

On March 1, 2014, Colin Jost replaced Seth Meyers as co-anchor on Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.

2014: Becomes Weekend Update Co-Anchor

In 2014, Colin Jost became the co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.

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2015: Donates to Buttigieg's Campaign

In 2015, Colin Jost donated money to Pete Buttigieg's mayoral reelection campaign.

2015: Leaves Co-Head Writer Role at SNL

In 2015, Colin Jost stepped down as one of the co-head writers for Saturday Night Live.

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2015: Writes and Appears in "Staten Island Summer"

In 2015, Colin Jost wrote the screenplay and played a minor role in the comedy film "Staten Island Summer".

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January 2016: Opens for Liam McEneaney

In January 2016, Colin Jost opened for comedian Liam McEneaney's album recording at The Bell House in Brooklyn.

2017: Returns as SNL Head Writer

In 2017, Colin Jost regained his status as one of the head writers for Saturday Night Live.

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September 2018: Co-hosts the Primetime Emmy Awards

In September 2018, Colin Jost co-hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards alongside Michael Che.

2018: Appears in Izod Advertising Campaign

In late 2018, Colin Jost and Aaron Rodgers appeared in an advertising campaign for Izod.

March 4, 2019: Appears on WWE's Monday Night Raw

On March 4, 2019, Colin Jost and Michael Che appeared on WWE's Monday Night Raw as special correspondents for WrestleMania 35 and became involved in a storyline with Braun Strowman, leading to their participation in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania.

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July 2020: Releases Memoir "A Very Punchable Face"

In July 2020, Colin Jost released his memoir, "A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir", which became a New York Times Bestseller.

2020: Portrays Pete Buttigieg on SNL

In 2020, Colin Jost portrayed his friend Pete Buttigieg during the Democratic Party presidential primaries on Saturday Night Live.

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October 23, 2021: Breaks Record as Longest-Serving Anchor

On October 23, 2021, Colin Jost broke Seth Meyers' record for being the longest-serving anchor in the history of the Weekend Update segment on SNL.

2021: Portrays Roger Goodell on SNL

During the 2021 NFL season, Colin Jost portrayed Roger Goodell on Saturday Night Live.

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2022: Steps Down as SNL Head Writer

In 2022, Colin Jost left his position as head writer at Saturday Night Live.

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2022: Leaves Head Writer Role at SNL Again

In 2022, Colin Jost left his position as one of the head writers for Saturday Night Live.

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April 27, 2024: Hosts White House Correspondents' Dinner

On April 27, 2024, Colin Jost hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, delivering a 20-minute monologue that roasted Trump and Biden, celebrated the free press, and joked about his married life.

July 31, 2024: Named Host of "Pop Culture Jeopardy!"

On July 31, 2024, it was announced that Colin Jost would be the host of the game show "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" on Amazon Prime Video.

2024: Cameo in Fly Me to the Moon

In 2024, Colin Jost made a cameo in the film Fly Me to the Moon, which starred his wife Scarlett Johansson.

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2024: Surfing Competition at the Summer Olympics

In 2024, Colin Jost, an avid surfer, was sent to Tahiti by NBC Sports for their coverage of the surfing competition at the Summer Olympics but left early due to health issues.