Best Known For:The television program The Jim Acosta Show
Breakthrough:Gained recognition as a host on The Jim Acosta Show
10 Quick Facts About Jim Acosta
- Full Name: Jim Acosta
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Current Role: Host
- Date of Birth: April 17, 1971
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Popular As: Abilio James Acosta
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: Digital-first
Jim Acosta Age
Jim Acosta is 55 years old. He was born on April 17, 1971, and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Popularity
#6574 Most Popular
#6574 Overall #2033 in Media Personalities
Score: 83
Boosts: 0
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Education
He attended James Madison University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass communications.
- James Madison University
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
- Field of Study: Mass communications
- Period: 1993
Career & Work
Jim Acosta's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and CBS News, a news outlet.
Role: Host and independent journalist
Period: 2025–Present
Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor and chief White House correspondent
Period: 2007–2025
Organization: CBS News
Role: Correspondent
Organization: WMAL-AM
Role: Radio journalist
Details: Early journalism work.
Rise to Fame
Jim Acosta rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Jim Acosta Show.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Jim Acosta Show and The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America.
Books
- Book: The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America (Author, 2019) — Book identified in Acosta’s official Substack profile
Podcasts
- Podcast: The Jim Acosta Show (Host, 2025-Present) — Independent program published on Substack
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jim Acosta
- Popular As: Abilio James Acosta
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 17, 1971
- Age: 55
- Birthday: April 17
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
