Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jonathan Capehart

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

Jonathan Capehart is an American journalist known for his liberal commentary. He is a writer for The Washington Post's PostPartisan blog. Furthermore, he hosts The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC, solidifying his role as a prominent voice in contemporary media and political discourse.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: Joins New York Daily News Editorial Board

In 1993, Jonathan Capehart joined the New York Daily News as a member of its editorial board. He was the youngest-ever member to be hired on the newspaper's editorial board at the time.

1999: Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing

In 1999, Jonathan Capehart was a key contributor to a New York Daily News staff entry that received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing. The series of editorials condemned the financial mismanagement of Harlem's Apollo Theater.

2000: Leaves New York Daily News to work at Bloomberg News

In 2000, Jonathan Capehart departed from the New York Daily News to begin working at Bloomberg News.

2001: Advises Michael Bloomberg

In 2001, Jonathan Capehart advised and wrote speeches for Michael Bloomberg during his run for New York City mayor.

2002: Returns to the New York Daily News

In 2002, Jonathan Capehart returned to the New York Daily News, assuming the role of deputy editor of the editorial page.

December 2004: Joins Hill & Knowlton

In December 2004, Jonathan Capehart joined Hill & Knowlton, a global public relations company, as a Senior Vice President and senior counselor of public affairs.

2007: Joins The Washington Post

In 2007, Jonathan Capehart joined The Washington Post as a journalist and member of its editorial board. He also became a contributing commentator for MSNBC.

2018: Guest Hosting WNYC

In 2018, Jonathan Capehart started guest hosting the WNYC radio show Midday on WNYC, formerly known as The Leonard Lopate Show.

December 13, 2020: Hosts Premiere of The Sunday Show

On December 13, 2020, Jonathan Capehart hosted the premiere episode of The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC. He also became the fill-in host of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell on Fridays.

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January 2021: Joins PBS NewsHour

In January 2021, Jonathan Capehart replaced Mark Shields in the Friday political commentary segment on the PBS NewsHour.

March 30, 2022: Named Associate Editor of The Washington Post

On March 30, 2022, Jonathan Capehart was named an associate editor of The Washington Post.

February 2023: The Sunday Show Expansion

In February 2023, Jonathan Capehart's The Sunday Show was expanded with a Saturday edition, named "The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart", sometimes promoted as The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.