Susan Roesgen Biography
Susan Roesgen is an American journalist working for WGNO as a co-host of the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. broadcasts since 2020. She joined the station in January 2011 part-time as an anchor and reporter. Previously, she worked for CNN New Orleans/Chicago as a correspondent for 4 years.
Susan Roesgen Education
Roesgen joined Montana State University-Bozeman when she finished her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in English Literature. In 2009, she joined Loyola University in New Orleans where she graduated with a Master’s degree in Counseling.
Susan Roesgen Career
Roesgen has worked for WGNO as a co-host of the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. broadcasts since 2020. Upon joining the station, she first worked part-time as an anchor and reporter. She has experience working on the national and international level. For instance, she sailed on the Sea of Galilee in Israel, went on an assignment alongside the U.S. Army in Haiti, and bartered for a camel in Cairo.
After working on the local TV scene for multiple years, Roesgen was named co-host of “National Geographic Today,” which broadcasts internationally from National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C. in 2001.
As a reporter, Roesgen has a multi-part series report in Egypt featuring Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass about the raising of a Civil War submarine in Charleston. Further, she interviewed Jane Goodall, a world-renowned conservationist, and Bob Ballard who found the Titanic.
In 2002, Roesgen returned to New Orleans and joined WWNO as a freelance reporter for NPR’s All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and other NPR programs. The following year, she started anchoring and reporting part-time at WGNO.
During her time at NPR and WGNO, Roesgen reported Hurricane Katrina which led to her employment at CNN. She was hired as the first correspondent for CNN’s Gulf Coast Bureau which launched in New Orleans in 2005. For two years, she broadcasted the recovery endeavors along the Gulf.
In 2007, Roesgen became CNN’s correspondent based in Chicago. While at CNN, she did daily live shots for Anderson Cooper 360, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, and all other CNN shows. She also covered the raid on a polygamist sect in Texas, the impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the passing of Michael Jackson in Los Angeles, and several hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms, and floods.
In 2009, Roesgen left CNN to pursue a Master’s degree. While pursuing her degree, she worked part-time at WGNO as an anchor and reporter before she joined the station full-time in 2020. Away from journalism, she is a certified English teacher as a Second Language (ESL). Further, she is an English teacher volunteer for the local immigrant community.
Susan Roesgen Age
Roesgen likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 40s.
Susan Roesgen Height
Roesgen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Susan Roesgen Family
Roesgen has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Roesgen has any siblings.
Susan Roesgen Husband
Roesgen is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.
Susan Roesgen Net Worth
Roesgen has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Susan Roesgen Salary
Roesgen earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Susan Roesgen Gay
Roesgen is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. Thus, information regarding whether or not she is gay is unavailable. However, we will update this information once it is available to the public.
Susan Roesgen WGNO
Roesgen is working at WGNO where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Curt Sprang
- Amy Russo
- Mallory Smith
- Stephanie Oswald
- Ed Daniels
- Hank Allen
- Brantly Keiek