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Schecter began his journalism career at ''The Wall Street Journal'' before joining ''Time'' magazine in 1958. He served as the magazine's bureau chief in Tokyo and Moscow, covering pivotal events such as the Vietnam War and U.S.-Soviet relations. Notably, he played a crucial role in acquiring and authenticating Nikita Khrushchev's memoirs, which provided unprecedented insights into Soviet leadership.

Schecter began his journalism career at ''The Wall Street Journal'' before joining ''Time'' magazine in 1958. He served as the magazine's bureau chief in Tokyo and Moscow, covering pivotal events such as the Vietnam War and U.S.-Soviet relations. Notably, he played a crucial role in acquiring and authenticating Nikita Khrushchev's memoirs, which provided unprecedented insights into Soviet leadership.

In 1970, Schecter played a pivotal role in publishing Nikita Khrushchev's memoirs in the West. He collaborated with Khrushchev's son, Sergei, to smuggle the tapes out of the Soviet Union, leading to their publication in ''Life'' magazine and later as a book titled ''Khrushchev Remembers''. This endeavor provided unprecedented insights into Soviet leadership and was considered a significant journalistic achievement.

In 1970, Schecter played a pivotal role in publishing Nikita Khrushchev's memoirs in the West. He collaborated with Khrushchev's son, Sergei, to smuggle the tapes out of the Soviet Union, leading to their publication in ''Life'' magazine and later as a book titled ''Khrushchev Remembers''. This endeavor provided unprecedented insights into Soviet leadership and was considered a significant journalistic achievement.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fox |first=Margalit |title=Jerrold Schecter, Author and Former Moscow Bureau Chief, Dies at 90 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/18/books/jerrold-schecter-dead.html |access-date=2024-11-29 |work=The New York Times |date=February 18, 2023}}</ref>

After his tenure at ''Time'', Schecter served as the National Security Council's spokesman during the Carter administration. In this role, he was involved in critical foreign policy issues, including the Camp David Accords and the Iran hostage crisis. His government service further solidified his reputation as an expert on U.S.-Soviet relations.

After his tenure at ''Time'', Schecter served as the National Security Council's spokesman during the Carter administration. In this role, he was involved in critical foreign policy issues, including the Camp David Accords and the Iran hostage crisis. His government service further solidified his reputation as an expert on U.S.-Soviet relations.