Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Maria Bartiromo

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Maria Bartiromo made an impact.

Maria Bartiromo is an American journalist, author, and news anchor known for her work in financial reporting. She currently hosts "Mornings with Maria" and "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street" on Fox Business, along with "Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo" on Fox News. Her career has largely focused on business and financial news, establishing her as a prominent figure in conservative media.

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1988: Internship at CNN Business

In 1988 or 1989, Maria Bartiromo began her internship at CNN Business, where she later spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor.

1989: Internship at CNN Business

In 1988 or 1989, Maria Bartiromo began her internship at CNN Business, where she later spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor.

1993: Joined CNBC

In 1993, Maria Bartiromo joined CNBC after working at CNN for five years. At CNBC, she hosted Closing Bell and On the Money with Maria Bartiromo, becoming the first television journalist to report live from the New York Stock Exchange floor.

1993: Bartiromo Hired by CNBC

In 1993, Maria Bartiromo was hired by Roger Ailes at CNBC. She reported live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, becoming the first journalist to do so, and contributed to Market Watch and Squawk Box.

1997: Hosted Business Center

From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Business Center'.

1998: Hosted Market Wrap

From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Market Wrap'.

1999: Hosted Business Center

From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Business Center'.

2000: Hosted Market Wrap

From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Market Wrap'.

2002: Hosted Closing Bell

From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Closing Bell'.

2007: Hosted 'The Business of Innovation'

Beginning in 2007, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC business interview show 'The Business of Innovation'.

2007: Financial Crisis Commentary

Following the 2007-2008 financial crisis, Maria Bartiromo commented in an interview that the market should correct itself, but the structures in place dropped the ball and regulators were asleep at the wheel.

2008: Financial Crisis Commentary

2008: New CNBC Contract

In late 2008, Maria Bartiromo signed a new five-year contract with CNBC, with a salary of around $4 million a year.

2010: Acts as Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School

From 2010 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo served as an adjunct professor at the Stern School of Business.

November 18, 2013: Joined Fox Business

On November 18, 2013, Maria Bartiromo left CNBC to join Fox Business (FBN). Her deal involved anchoring a daily market hours program and having a role on Fox News. Her first show with Fox Business was Opening Bell with Maria Bartiromo.

2013: Hosted Closing Bell

From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Closing Bell'.

2013: Continues as adjunct professor at NYU Stern School of Business

In 2013, Maria Bartiromo continued to serve as an adjunct professor at the Stern School of Business, concluding a role she had held since 2010.

2013: Left CNBC for Fox

In 2013, Maria Bartiromo departed CNBC to host shows for Fox.

2016: Benefited from Republican Presidential Nomination Race

In 2016, Maria Bartiromo's ratings benefited from the Republican presidential nomination race, and she developed an on-air relationship with Donald Trump.

September 2019: Bartiromo signs multi-year deal with FBN

In September 2019, Maria Bartiromo signed a new multi-year deal with Fox Business Network. That year, she reportedly had an annual salary of $10 million.

January 2021: Trial Run for Fox News Primetime Slot

During January 2021, Maria Bartiromo was given a trial run by Fox News to head one of their primetime slots, specifically the new weekday 7 p.m. Fox News Primetime political opinions show.