Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joy Reid

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

Joy Reid is an American political commentator and television host known for her progressive viewpoints. She hosted The ReidOut on MSNBC (2020-2025), following her roles as anchor of The Reid Report (2014-2015) and AM Joy (2016-2020). She has also served as a national correspondent for MSNBC. Reid is a prominent voice in political commentary, particularly known for her perspectives on current events and political issues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1997: Began Journalism Career

In 1997, Reid began her journalism career in South Florida for a WSVN Channel 7 morning show.

2000: Editor of The Reid Report political blog

From 2000 to 2014, Reid was the editor of The Reid Report political blog.

2003: Political Columnist for Miami Herald

From 2003 to 2015, Reid was a political columnist for Miami Herald.

2003: Left Journalism to work with America Coming Together

In 2003, Reid left journalism to work with the group America Coming Together to oppose the Iraq War and President George W. Bush.

2006: Co-host of Wake Up South Florida

From 2006 to 2007, Reid was the co-host of Wake Up South Florida, a morning radio talk show broadcast from Radio One's then-Miami affiliate WTPS, alongside "James T" Thomas.

2007: Co-host of Wake Up South Florida

From 2006 to 2007, Reid was the co-host of Wake Up South Florida, a morning radio talk show broadcast from Radio One's then-Miami affiliate WTPS, alongside "James T" Thomas.

2008: Worked on Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign

In 2008, Reid returned to broadcasting as a talk radio host and worked on Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

2011: Managing Editor of The Grio

From 2011 to 2014, Reid served as managing editor of The Grio.

February 2014: Hosted The Reid Report

From February 2014 to February 2015, Reid hosted her own MSNBC afternoon cable news show, The Reid Report.

2014: Managing Editor of The Grio, Political Columnist for Miami Herald, and Editor of The Reid Report political blog

From 2011 to 2014, Reid served as managing editor of The Grio, political columnist for Miami Herald (2003–2015), and the editor of The Reid Report political blog (2000–2014).

February 2015: Hosted The Reid Report

From February 2014 to February 2015, Reid hosted her own MSNBC afternoon cable news show, The Reid Report.

February 19, 2015: The Reid Report Canceled

On February 19, 2015, The Reid Report was canceled and Reid was shifted to a new role as an MSNBC national correspondent.

2015: Political Columnist for Miami Herald

From 2003 to 2015, Reid was a political columnist for Miami Herald.

May 2016: Hosted AM Joy

Beginning in May 2016, Reid hosted AM Joy, a political weekend-morning talk show on MSNBC.

2018: Average weekly viewers on Saturdays for morning show

As of 2018, Reid's morning show on Saturdays averaged nearly one million weekly viewers.

March 2020: Vacated Hardball Host Chris Matthews's Time Slot

In July 2020, MSNBC announced that Reid would host The ReidOut, a new Washington-based weeknight commentary show in the 7 p.m. Eastern time slot vacated by the March 2020 retirement of Hardball host Chris Matthews.

July 2020: Hosted The ReidOut

In July 2020, MSNBC announced that Reid would host The ReidOut, a new Washington-based weeknight commentary show in the 7 p.m. Eastern time slot.

February 23, 2025: MSNBC cancels The ReidOut

On February 23, 2025, The New York Times reported that MSNBC had canceled The ReidOut, with plans to air its final episode during the week of February 24-28.