Derrick Rose Biography
Derrick Rose is an American reporter working for WISN-TV as an investigative reporter and an anchor at 4:00 p.m. on 12 News. Earlier, he served as a morning anchor at WHAS-TV in Louisville, Kentucky.
Derrick Rose Education
Shortly after graduating from high school, Derrick attended Towson University in 1999 where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media and Film in 2003.
Derrick Rose Career
Rose serves as an investigative reporter at WISN-TV and an anchor at 4:00 p.m. on 12 News along with Kristin Pierce. There, he delivers news mainly focusing on public officials, wastage, and uncovering corruption cases. During his time at WISN 12, Derrick has received two Emmy Awards and two Regional Emmy Awards for hosting a Special show called Project CommUNITY: Split State.
Prior to joining WISN-TV in August 2018, Rose worked for WHAS-TV in Louisville, Kentucky. While there, he started as a weekend anchor, then a morning anchor, and later on he served as an investigative reporter. In his role, he uncovered rape cases which earned him recognition in the region. Earlier, Derrick was an evening anchor and reporter at WMPI-TV in Mobile, Alabama. During his tenure there, he covered every major news across the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Before coming to Mobile, Rose spent two years as a reporter at WBTV-TV from March 2010 to February 2012. While at WBTV-TV, he uncovered various stories including the Charlotte teen who disappeared and was murdered in Baltimore and the discovery of the body of Phylicia Barnes. For his excellent work, Derrick was nominated by the North Carolina Associated Press and named “Rookie of the Year” in his first year after he joined the station. Previously, Rose worked for WAVY-TV as an anchor and reporter for three years.
Besides this, Derrick spent two years as a reporter and anchor at WJTV-TV from October 2004 to October 2006. In 2005, he became the first reporter to showcase the arrest of Ku Klux Klansman Edgar Ray Killen after he killed three civil rights workers in Philadelphia. Rose began his journalism career as a one-man- band at WABG-TV in Greenwood, Mississippi. He also served as a news director, producer, and anchor at WMJF-TV 16 in Towson, Maryland.
Derrick Rose Age
Rose likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Derrick Rose Height
Rose stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Derrick Rose Family
Rose was born and raised in the United States to his parent Margaret Rose and Mr. Rose. He also has a sister named Kimberly Rose who works with the cancer organization. She celebrates her birthday on July 18 every year.
Derrick Rose Wife
Rose is happily married to Deidre Monique and together they have two children, a boy and a girl. The pair exchanged vows in June 2022 and welcomed their first daughter, Aislynn in April 2015, followed by Jeremiah who was born in 2023. He and his family resides in Milwaukee together with a puppy, named Lola Rae.
Derrick Rose Net Worth
Rose has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter.
Derrick Rose Salary
Rose earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Derrick Rose WISN-TV
Rose works at WISN-TV where he works alongside other famous WISN-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- James Stratton
- Matt Smith
- Dario Melendez
- Erica Finke
- Stephanie Sutton
- Lindsey Slater
- Cyreia Sandlin
- Zoie Henry
- Mallory Anderson