Jonathan Greenberger Assumes Role as POLITICO Global Editor-in-Chief

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200

Effective May 1, 2026, Jonathan Greenberger has officially assumed the position of Global Editor-in-Chief at POLITICO. Greenberger, who joined the organization in 2024 as an Executive Vice President, succeeds POLITICO co-founder John Harris. Harris, having led the publication for nearly two decades, is transitioning into the role of company chairman. The appointment follows an extensive search process conducted by the publication to identify a leader capable of balancing journalistic excellence with business development and platform innovation.

Before his tenure at POLITICO, Greenberger built a significant reputation within the media industry, most notably serving for nearly a decade as the Washington Bureau Chief for ABC News. During that period, he oversaw major political coverage, including presidential elections, impeachments, and the January 6 Capitol attack, in addition to managing the Sunday morning program 'This Week with George Stephanopoulos.' Throughout his time at POLITICO