Jordan Chariton, Media Reporter, joins TheWrap from Mediabistro’s TVNewser and LostRemote. Before that, he worked inside the “belly of the beast,” spending four years working in cable news, at Fox News, Fox Business and MSNBC. He also spent almost two years as the digital producer at NYC’s legendary non-profit 92nd Street Y. When he’s not reading, writing, or engaging in deep, soulful conversation, Jordan is most likely taking in a movie, museum, restaurant, or binge watching Netflix. Follow him on Twitter @jordanchariton or reach him at jordan.chariton@thewrap.com.
Experience:
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Bill O’Reilly Strikes Back at Jon Stewart: ‘I Still Can’t Figure Out Why They Fired the Guy’ (Video)
“I’m worried about Stewart; no longer will he have a TV show to mock Fox News–will the man go door to door?” Fox News host jokes about departing Daily Show host
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Cable News Ratings: CNN Surges in 2Q, Megyn Kelly Tops June Demo
CNN sees double-digit growth, while Fox star edges colleague Bill O’Reilly in 25-54 demo
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MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts Joins Cheryl Burke in Withdrawing From Hosting Miss USA Pageant
Daytime anchor hosted Miss Universe pageant in Russia in 2013; like most NBC talent, he won’t participate in Trump-led pageant in 2015
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5 Potential Landing Spots for Donald Trump If America Fires Him From White House Bid
Love him or hate him, the former Apprentice host has star power; here’s the media outlets most likely to hire the Donald
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Watch Ted Cruz in Audition for ‘The Simpsons’ (Video)
“With Harry Shearer retiring, I’m auditioning for any part I can get in ‘The Simpsons,’” presidential candidate says in BuzzFeed spoof
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Chris Christie Announces Presidential Run: ‘Both Parties Have Failed Our Country’
“We must tell each other the truth about the problems we have,” New Jersey Governor says from his alma mater Livingston High School
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ABC’s David Muir Tops NBC’s Lester Holt Newscast for First Quarterly Total Viewer Win in 8 Years
“World News Tonight” also beats “NBC Nightly News” in the 25-54 demographic
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Jon Stewart Goes Bonkers on GOP, Donald Trump Over Dramatic Same-Sex Marriage Reactions (Video)
“The Trump business is harder than any wife could possibly be,” the “Daily Show” host says impersonating real estate mogul
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George Takei Blasts Donald Trump on Same-Sex Marriage: 3 Wives Isn’t Traditional
“Donald Trump’s interpretation of marriage is something that he himself doesn’t really believe in,” actor and LGBT activist says
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Donald Trump: NBC Split Was My Decision
“I have to do that because my view on immigration is much different than the people at NBC,” real estate mogul says
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Donald Trump Blasts ‘Dopey’ New York Daily News: ‘It Is Dead!’
“The dying tabloid owned by dopey clown Mort Zuckerman, puts me on the cover daily because I sell,” real estate mogul says via Twitter
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Fox News’ Priest Jonathan Morris Spat on Near Gay Pride Parade: ‘I Deserve Worse’
“The two men who spat on me are probably very good men caught up in excitement and past resentment,” network contributor says
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Avril Lavigne Gets Emotional While Giving Update on Battle With Lyme Disease: ‘I’m Doing a Lot Better’ (Video)
“I’m so excited for life after this,” the pop star says on ABC’s “GMA”
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Is CNN’s Dildo-Draped ISIS Flag Blunder Part Of Larger Overhyping Problem?
“That flub was totally consistent with the network’s approach to terrorism, which for years has over-hyped threats,” Vox writes
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Gannett Officially Splits Broadcast and Publishing Units Into Two Companies
“Gannett is uniquely positioned as a next-generation media company,” CEO Robert Dickey says
