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 conservative journalist, author, and news anchor. She is known for her work in financial reporting and currently hosts "Mornings with Maria" and "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street" on Fox Business, as well as "Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo" on Fox News. She is a prominent figure in business news and political commentary.

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1988: Internship Begins

In 1988 or 1989, Maria Bartiromo started her internship, after which she spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor with CNN Business.

1989: Internship Begins

In 1988 or 1989, Maria Bartiromo started her internship, after which she spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor with CNN Business.

1989: Graduates from NYU

In 1989, Maria Bartiromo graduated from New York University's Washington Square Campus with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and economics.

1993: Joins CNBC

In 1993, Maria Bartiromo joined CNBC after working at CNN for five years as a producer. She spent 20 years with CNBC, hosting shows like Closing Bell and On the Money with Maria Bartiromo, and becoming the first television journalist to deliver live reports from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

1993: Hired by CNBC and Reports from NYSE Floor

In 1993, Maria Bartiromo was hired by Roger Ailes to replace Roy Blumberg at CNBC, and began reporting live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, becoming the first journalist to deliver live television reports from there. She also hosted and contributed to the Market Watch and Squawk Box segments.

1997: Hosts "Business Center"

From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Business Center. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.

1998: Hosts "Market Wrap"

From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Market Wrap. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.

1999: Hosts "Business Center"

From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Business Center. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.

2000: Hosts "Market Wrap"

From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Market Wrap. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.

2001: Publication of 'Use the News'

In 2001, Maria Bartiromo authored her first book, "Use the News: How to Separate the Noise from the Investment Nuggets and Make Money in Any Economy", published by HarperCollins.

Use The News: How To Separate the Noise from the Investment Nuggets and Make Money in Any Economy

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2002: Hosts "Closing Bell"

From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Closing Bell. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.

2003: Appearance in 'Risk/Reward'

In 2003, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in "Risk/Reward", a documentary about the lives of women on Wall Street.

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January 2007: Files trademark for "Money Honey"

In January 2007, Maria Bartiromo filed trademark applications to use the term "Money Honey" as a brand name for a line of children's products, including toys, puzzles and coloring books, to teach kids about money.

2007: Hosts "The Business of Innovation"

In 2007, Maria Bartiromo began hosting "The Business of Innovation" on CNBC. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.

2008: Signs 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.

2009: Appearance in 'The Taking of Pelham 123'

In 2009, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the remake of "The Taking of Pelham 123", an action film.

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2010: Appearances in 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' and 'Inside Job'

In 2010, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and the documentary "Inside Job".

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2010: Publication of 'The 10 Laws of Enduring Success'

In 2010, Maria Bartiromo authored "The 10 Laws of Enduring Success", published by Crown Business.

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2010: Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School

In fall 2010, Maria Bartiromo co-taught a seminar titled "Global Markets and Normative Frameworks" at the Stern School of Business, which filled its registration in 10 minutes. She was an adjunct professor from 2010 to 2013.

2011: Publication of 'The Weekend That Changed Wall Street'

In 2011, Maria Bartiromo authored "The Weekend That Changed Wall Street", published by Portfolio Hardcover.

The Weekend That Changed Wall Street: And How the Fallout Is Still Impacting Our World

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2012: Appearance in 'Arbitrage'

In 2012, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the finance thriller, "Arbitrage".

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November 18, 2013: Announces Move to Fox Business

On November 18, 2013, it was announced that Maria Bartiromo was leaving CNBC to join Fox Business (FBN). Her deal included anchoring a daily market hours program and having a role on Fox News.

2013: Hosts "Closing Bell"

From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program, Closing Bell. She became known for getting CEOs of companies in the news to come on her show for an interview and became influential.

2013: End of Professorship at NYU

In 2013 Maria Bartiromo ended her time as adjunct professor at the Stern School of Business at NYU, a role she had held since 2010.

2013: Leaves CNBC for Fox

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

November 10, 2015: Moderates Republican Debate

On November 10, 2015, Maria Bartiromo was one of three moderators for Fox Business of the Republican Party presidential debate at the Milwaukee Theatre, focusing on economics and overseeing a civil discussion among the candidates.

January 14, 2016: Co-Hosts Republican Debate

On January 14, 2016, Maria Bartiromo co-hosted another Republican debate on Fox Business at the North Charleston Coliseum, which was awarded on the basis of her first performance.

2016: Comments on Wall Street Reaction to Election

During the 2016 general election, Maria Bartiromo commented on how Wall Street would react to either candidate winning. As the election ran on, she took an increasingly pro-Trump stance.

2016: Supports Trump

During the 2016 general election, Maria Bartiromo took an increasingly pro-Trump stance.

2016: Relationship with Trump Benefits Ratings

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

2017: Advocates for Trump Administration

After Donald Trump became president in 2017, Maria Bartiromo became an advocate for the Trump administration, frequently repeating administration talking points and giving friendly interviews to Trump.

September 2019: New Multi-Year Deal with FBN

In September 2019, Maria Bartiromo signed a new multi-year deal with Fox Business Network (FBN).

November 8, 2020: Bartiromo's On-Air Conversation with Sidney Powell

On November 8, 2020, Maria Bartiromo's unsourced conversation with Sidney Powell on air, is said to have started the network's false claims about the election. Bartiromo did not fact check, push back, or ask for evidence, and merely repeated false claims.

November 2020: Conducts Post-Election Interview with Trump

In late November 2020, after Trump lost his bid for reelection, Maria Bartiromo conducted the first post-election interview with Trump, backing his false claims of election fraud. She was criticized for her conduct during the interview.

2020: Publication of 'The Cost: Trump, China, and American Renewal'

In 2020, Maria Bartiromo co-authored "The Cost: Trump, China, and American Renewal" with James Freeman, published by Simon & Schuster.

January 2021: Trial Run for Primetime Slot

During January 2021, Fox News gave Maria Bartiromo a trial run to head one of Fox News' primetime slots, the new weekday 7 p.m. Fox News Primetime political opinions show, but she did not get the time slot.

January 25, 2021: Guest Hosting Stint Begins

The week of January 25, 2021, Maria Bartiromo began a guest hosting stint for Fox News' new weekday 7 p.m. Fox News Primetime political opinions show as a trial run.