Jeff Rossen Biography
Jeff Rossen is an American journalist working for Hearst Television as the host of the popular consumer franchise, “Rossen Reports.” The program concentrates on saving money, uncovering scams, and improving lives. He joined Hearst Television in 2019. Previously, he served NBC News as a contributor to all NBC News programs and platforms including “Today,” “NBC Nightly News,” and NBCNews.com. for more than a decade.
Jeff Rossen Education
Rossen attended the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University after completing his high school education. When he finished his studies, he became a graduate and attained a Bachelor Of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Jeff Rossen Career
Rossen works for Hearst Television as the host of the popular consumer franchise, “Rossen Reports.” The program concentrates on saving money, uncovering scams, and improving lives. He joined Hearst Television in 2019 and has been working for the station since then.
Additionally, he works as the Chief National Consumer Correspondent. Previously, he served NBC News as a contributor to all NBC News programs and platforms including “Today,” “NBC Nightly News,” and NBCNews.com. for more than a decade.
Further, he worked for WABC in New York as a reporter and substitute anchor since May 2001. While there, he broadcasted stories globally. For instance, he broadcasted the terrorist bombings in London, the Virginia Tech Massacre, and the collision of the Space Shuttle Columbia in Texas.
Also, he broadcasted the World Trade Center attacks in New York on September 11th. For his 9/11 broadcast, he received a Peabody award. Rossen served ABC’s 20/20 as a network correspondent where he reported reports.
His broadcasting career began when he worked in radio at WBLI-FM on Long Island. He transitioned from radio to TV by working for the ABC affiliate in Utica, WUTR as a reporter. Later, he went on work for the ABC affiliate in Syracuse, WIXT as a reporter.
From there, he worked for the then-Fox affiliate in Detroit, WJBK. Additionally, he received an Emmy for “Deadline News Writing.”The U.S. Justice Department has often awarded him for his special report on crime victims.
Jeff Rossen Age
Rossen was born on November 13, 1976, in Hauppauge, New York, United States Of America. He is 46 years old as of 2022. Rossen celebrates his birthday every 13th of November per year.
Jeff Rossen Height
Rossen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jeff Rossen Family
Rossen has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Rossen has any siblings.
Jeff Rossen Wife
Rossen married his wife, Danielle Baum. The pair has two daughters, a son, and a dog named Nugget. Danielle works as the co-executive producer of FOX’s”America’s Most Wanted.” She previously co-created ABC’s primetime, “What Would You Do?”
Additionally, she worked for ABC’s 20/20 as a senior producer and senior broadcaster. Also, she generated and developed several programs for cable networks including Lifetime, A&E, Travel Channel, and Freeform.
Jeff Rossen’s Net Worth
Rossen has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jeff Rossen Salary
Rossen earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Why Did Jeff Rossen Leave NBC?
Rossen left NBC in 2019 after his contract with the station expired. He then joined Hearst Television in 2019 where he produced “Rossen Reports” across the company’s television and digital platforms, including NBC, ABC, and CBS television stations in dozens of major cities
Jeff Rossen WAPT 16
Rossen is working at WAPT 16 where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Lisa Crane
- Brittany Decker
- Sheri Falk
- Rick Karle
- Sarah Killian
- Magdala Louissaint
- Guy Rawlings