Career Timeline of Steve Kornacki: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Steve Kornacki built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Steve Kornacki is an American political journalist, writer, and television presenter known for his data analysis and coverage of US elections. He serves as a national political correspondent for NBC News and multimedia anchor and data analyst for MSNBC's election coverage. He has written for various publications, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Kornacki is recognized for his in-depth analysis of election data and his on-air presence during election events.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: Reporter for PoliticsNJ.com

In 2002, Kornacki began his journalism career as a reporter for PoliticsNJ.com.

2006: End of Role as Reporter for PoliticsNJ.com

In 2006, Kornacki ended his role as a reporter for PoliticsNJ.com.

2012: Co-hosted The Cycle on MSNBC

In 2012, Kornacki co-hosted The Cycle on MSNBC with political strategist Krystal Ball, pop-culture commentator Touré Neblett, and conservative columnist S.E. Cupp.

April 2013: Took over Up on MSNBC

Starting in April 2013, Kornacki took over the MSNBC program, Up, airing Saturdays and Sundays from 8 to 10 am.

2014: MSNBC's election coverage map correspondent

Since 2014, Kornacki has been MSNBC's election coverage map correspondent.

2016: Multimedia Anchor and Data Analyst for MSNBC

In 2016, Kornacki became the multimedia anchor and data analyst for MSNBC's The Place for Politics campaign coverage, which airs during Election Day in the United States.

2016: Hosted Daily Program

In 2016, Kornacki began hosting a daily program from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and frequently guest hosted on Hardball with Chris Matthews, All in with Chris Hayes, and The Rachel Maddow Show.

May 8, 2017: Named National Political Correspondent for NBC News Group

On May 8, 2017, Kornacki was named National Political Correspondent for NBC News Group.

2018: Published The Red and the Blue

In 2018, Kornacki published a book titled The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism, which chronicles "the polarization of politics".

The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism

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October 2019: Hosted Article II: Inside Impeachment

In October 2019, Kornacki began hosting a podcast for NBC News covering the inquiry and first impeachment of Donald Trump called Article II: Inside Impeachment.

December 2020: Appeared on Football Night in America

Following his work on the 2020 United States presidential election, in December 2020 Kornacki appeared on Football Night in America to break down playoff scenarios for the remainder of the 2020 NFL season.