Career Timeline of Jack Schlossberg: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jack Schlossberg made an impact.

John "Jack" Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg is an American political commentator and author. As a member of both the Kennedy and Bouvier families, he carries a prominent lineage in American political and social history. He has contributed to the discourse on contemporary political issues and continues the legacy of public service associated with his family.

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2011: Starts Writing for Publications

Since 2011, Schlossberg began writing for numerous publications and news outlets including Time, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Politico, and CNN. He has also written op-eds for The New York Times, USA Today, and HuffPost.

2015: Started Working at Rakuten in Tokyo

In 2015, Schlossberg started working at Rakuten, a Japanese internet and e-commerce company, in Tokyo, Japan. He also worked at the Japanese distillery Suntory.

2016: Returns to the U.S. to Work in the State Department

In 2016, Schlossberg returned to the United States and began working as a staff assistant in the State Department's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.

2018: Cameo Role in Blue Bloods

In 2018, Schlossberg had a cameo role in the eighth-season finale of the television show Blue Bloods.

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August 2020: Endorses Joe Biden at Democratic National Convention

In August 2020, Schlossberg gave a virtual address with his mother, Caroline Kennedy, on the second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention and endorsed Joe Biden's run for the presidency.

2022: Graduates from Harvard

In 2022, Schlossberg graduated from the joint Juris Doctor – Master of Business Administration program at Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School.

February 2023: Passes New York State Bar Exam

In February 2023, Schlossberg passed the New York State bar exam, marking a significant step in his legal career.

2023: Criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Presidential Campaign

In 2023, Schlossberg publicly criticized the presidential campaign of his first cousin once removed, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and supported Biden’s re-election.

2023: Serves as Chair of Selection Committee for New Frontier Award

In 2023, Schlossberg served as chair of the selection committee for the New Frontier Award at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston until its last and 20th ceremony.

September 2024: Becomes Co-Chair of Climate Power's "Too Hot Not to Vote" Campaign

In September 2024, Schlossberg became co-chair of the environmental organization Climate Power's campaign "Too Hot Not to Vote", an initiative designed to engage, educate and motivate people to vote for climate and clean energy champions in the 2024 presidential election.

2024: Works for Vogue as Political Correspondent

In 2024, Schlossberg began working for Vogue as a political correspondent after graduating from Harvard Law School and passing the bar exam.

September 2025: Expressed interest and Forms exploratory committee for congressional seat

In September 2025, following Congressman Jerry Nadler's announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2026, Schlossberg expressed interest in mounting a campaign for Nadler's seat, representing New York's 12th congressional district. On September 7, he announced he was forming an exploratory committee for a potential run.

November 11, 2025: Schlossberg Announces Congressional Run

On November 11, 2025, Schlossberg announced his candidacy to become the Democratic candidate for New York's 12th congressional district in the 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election.