Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jeffrey Goldberg

Discover the career path of Jeffrey Goldberg, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jeffrey Goldberg is an American journalist and editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. He is known for his extensive coverage of foreign affairs during his time at The Atlantic. In addition to his role at The Atlantic, Goldberg became the moderator of the PBS program Washington Week in August 2023. He effectively holds two prominent positions in American media, leading a major publication and moderating a public affairs television program.

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1988: Iraqi Army's chemical attack on the Kurds in Halabja.

In 1988, Jeffrey Goldberg investigates the nature of the Iraqi Army's chemical attack on the Kurds in Halabja in his article "The Great Terror".

2000: Goldberg joined The New Yorker

In 2000, Jeffrey Goldberg joined The New Yorker magazine.

October 2002: Goldberg wrote a two-part examination of Hezbollah.

In October 2002, Jeffrey Goldberg penned a two-part examination of Hezbollah, titled "In the Party of God," for The New Yorker.

2002: Goldberg investigated the Iraqi Army's chemical attack on the Kurds in Halabja.

In 2002, in "The Great Terror" published in The New Yorker, Jeffrey Goldberg investigated the nature of the Iraqi Army's chemical attack on the Kurds in Halabja in 1988.

October 2006: Interviewed about Prisoners.

In October 2006, Boris Kachka interviewed Jeffrey Goldberg about his book "Prisoners" and other topics related to journalism and the Middle East.

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2006: Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide published

In 2006, Jeffrey Goldberg published his book "Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide" which described his experiences in Israel working at the Ketziot military prison camp as well as his dialogue with Rafiq.

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2007: Goldberg hired by The Atlantic.

In 2007, after nearly two years of persuasion, David G. Bradley successfully hired Jeffrey Goldberg to write for The Atlantic.

2008: Goldberg conducted first interview with President Barack Obama

In 2008, Jeffrey Goldberg conducted the first of five interviews with President Barack Obama. The interviews centered around President Obama's views on U.S.-Israel relations, Zionism and other issues concerning U.S. foreign policy.

April 2010: Goldberg published "The Hunted" in The New Yorker.

In April 2010, Jeffrey Goldberg released "The Hunted," a New Yorker article about Mark and Delia Owens' anti-poaching efforts in Zambia.

September 2010: Goldberg examined potential consequences of an Israeli attack on Iran.

In September 2010, Jeffrey Goldberg wrote a story for The Atlantic, examining the potential consequences of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, based on interviews with high level officials.

2011: Goldberg joined Bloomberg View as a columnist.

In 2011, Jeffrey Goldberg became a columnist for Bloomberg View.

April 2013: Goldberg published an article on Jordan's King Abdullah.

In April 2013, Jeffrey Goldberg published an article in The Atlantic about the Jordanian King Abdullah and his government's approach to reform in the wake of the 2011 protests around the Arab world.

2014: Goldberg left Bloomberg View.

In 2014, Jeffrey Goldberg left Bloomberg View.

April 2015: Goldberg questioned if it was time for Jews to leave Europe.

In April 2015, Jeffrey Goldberg published "Is It Time for the Jews to Leave Europe?" in The Atlantic, exploring the state of Jewish communities amidst rising antisemitism in Europe.

2015: Interviewed President Obama on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

In 2015, Jeffrey Goldberg interviewed President Barack Obama, their discussions included the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

April 2016: Goldberg published "The Obama Doctrine" in The Atlantic.

In April 2016, Jeffrey Goldberg published "The Obama Doctrine" in The Atlantic, covering various foreign policy issues and the U.S. role in different regions.

2016: Goldberg became editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.

In 2016, Jeffrey Goldberg joined The Atlantic and assumed the role of editor-in-chief, focusing his writing on foreign affairs, particularly the Middle East and Africa.

2016: Shaped The Atlantic's endorsement of Hillary Clinton.

In 2016, Jeffrey Goldberg reportedly "shaped" The Atlantic's endorsement of Hillary Clinton in the United States presidential election.

August 2023: Goldberg became moderator of Washington Week.

In August 2023, Jeffrey Goldberg became the moderator of the PBS program Washington Week, which was rebranded as Washington Week with The Atlantic as part of an editorial partnership.

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