Jim Acosta is an American journalist and anchor for CNN.
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Best Known For:The television program CNN Newsroom
Breakthrough:Named Chief White House Correspondent for CNN in 2018
10 Quick Facts About Jim Acosta
- Full Name: Jim Acosta
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program CNN Newsroom
- Current Role: Anchor
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Birth Year: 1971
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
Jim Acosta Age
Jim Acosta is about 55 years old as of 2026. Jim Acosta was born in 1971.
Education
He attended James Madison University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication.
- James Madison University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Mass Communication
Career & Work
Jim Acosta's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN.
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor
Period: 2021–Present
Organization: CNN
Role: Chief White House Correspondent
Period: 2018–2021
Details: Covered the Trump administration.
Rise to Fame
Jim Acosta rose to prominence for his role on the television show CNN Newsroom.
Notable Works
- TV Show: CNN Newsroom (Anchor, 2021-Present) — Weekend afternoon news program
Notable Coverage
- 2016 US Presidential Election - CNN - 2016 - Covered the presidential campaign of Donald Trump
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Acosta
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1971
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/Acosta
