Jonathan Capehart Biography
Jonathan Capehart is an American Columnist, host and television commentator working for MSNBC as a host for the show called “The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” He joined the MSNBC news team in 2007, after previously working for New York Daily News.
Jonathan Capehart Career
Capehart grew up in Hazlet, New Jersey, and Newark, New Jersey. He attended Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Carleton College. He has since become a prominent journalist and commentator, known for his work in print, on television, and as a contributor to The Washington Post and MSNBC. Capehart has had a diverse and illustrious career in journalism and media. Beginning as a researcher for NBC’s The Today Show, he later joined the New York Daily News, where he became the youngest member of the editorial board from 1993 to 2000. During this time, he briefly transitioned to Bloomberg News, where he played a role in advising and crafting speeches for Michael Bloomberg’s 2001 mayoral run. Returning to the New York Daily News in 2002, he served as the deputy editor of the editorial page until 2004.
In December 2004, he took on the role of Senior Vice President and senior counselor of public affairs at Hill & Knowlton. His career took a turn in 2007 when he joined The Washington Post as a journalist and member of its editorial board, a position he still holds today. Simultaneously, he became a contributing commentator for MSNBC. In addition to his editorial work, he hosts the Cape Up podcast, engaging with newsmakers on topics such as race, religion, age, gender, and cultural identity in politics. He expanded his presence on radio as a guest host for the WNYC radio show Midday in 2018. Additionally, he made waves on television by hosting the premiere episode of The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC on December 13, 2020. Notably, he also fills in as the host for The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell on Fridays.
His influence extends to PBS, where he took over the Friday political commentary segment from Mark Shields on the PBS NewsHour in January 2021. In a career milestone, on March 30, 2022, he assumed the role of associate editor at The Washington Post. Further expanding his television presence, he transformed The Sunday Show into The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart in February 2023, with the first episode airing on February 18, 2023. This detailed overview encapsulates Jonathan Capehart’s journey through various facets of journalism and media. He played a crucial role in a Pulitzer Prize-winning effort at the New York Daily News in 1999. As a key contributor, he contributed to the staff entry that received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing. The acclaimed series of editorials focused on condemning the financial mismanagement of Harlem’s Apollo Theater.
His contributions to the community were further recognized when he was named a 2011 Esteem Honoree. This distinction is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated significant efforts in supporting the African American and LGBT communities across various domains such as entertainment, media, civil rights, business, and art. In June 2020, marking the 50th anniversary of the first LGBTQ Pride parade, he was honored by Queerty. He was included among the fifty heroes acknowledged for their impactful contributions in leading the nation toward equality, acceptance, and dignity for all people.
Jonathan Capehart Salary
Capehart earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Jonathan Capehart Net Worth
Capehart has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a Columnist.
Jonathan Capehart Age
Capehart was born on July 2, 1967, in United States. He is 57 years old as of 2024, and he celebrates his birthday on the 2nd of July every year.
Jonathan Capehart Height and Weight
Capehart stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches tall however, information about his weight has not been disclosed.
Jonathan Capehart Family
Capehart is the son of Margaret Capehart however, information about his father and siblings has not been disclosed.
Jonathan Capehart Husband and Children
Capehart is married to Nick Schmit who worked as the assistant chief of protocol at the State Department. They tied the knot on January 7, 2017, and they were married by Eric Holder, the former U.S. attorney general. He resides in New York together with his family.
MSNBC
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Social Media Platform
Capehart is very active on his Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages. He has 470k followers on Twitter and 51.6k followers on Instagram.