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Born on September 1, 1965, Jeffrey Goldberg is from Brooklyn, New York, United States. Jeffrey Goldberg is credited as a writer, journalist and blogger. The age as of 2026 is 60. Schooling on record includes University of Pennsylvania. Recorded honors include Berlin Prize (2015) and Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting (2016).
My Take
Jeffrey Goldberg strikes me as a journalist with real backbone. From Brooklyn to the University of Pennsylvania to the editor-in-chief chair at The Atlantic, his rise was built on serious foreign-affairs reporting, recognized by the Berlin Prize and a diplomatic reporting award. What I admire is that he never seemed to trade field instincts for a desk; even as editor he kept moderating Washington Week, juggling responsibilities most would find exhausting. In an era when trust in media keeps eroding, I value editors who carry both authority and credibility. He comes across as steady, principled, and genuinely invested in getting the story right.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeffrey Goldberg
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフリー・ゴールドバーグ
- Reading
- じぇふりー・ごーるどばーぐ
- Born
- September 1, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- writer / journalist / blogger
2. Background
- University
- University of Pennsylvania
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Berlin Prize
- 2016 Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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When was Jeffrey Goldberg born?
Born September 1, 1965 (age 60).
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Jeffrey Goldberg is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
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Jeffrey Goldberg works as writer, journalist, blogger.
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