Jeff Rossen

Jeff Rossen was born on November 13, 1976, in Hauppauge, New York. He pursued his education at Syracuse University, graduating from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Early in his career, Rossen gained experience as a reporter at WUTR-TV, an ABC affiliate in Utica, New York. He continued his progression in local news at WIXT-TV (ABC affiliate) in Syracuse, New York, and WJBK-TV (Fox affiliate) in Detroit. During his time at WJBK, he covered significant events such as the death of Kayla Rolland in Flint, Michigan, a report that was featured in Michael Moore’s 2002 documentary, *Bowling for Columbine*. In May 2001, Rossen moved to WABC-TV where he covered various high-profile news stories including the TWA Flight 800 crash, the September 11 attacks, the New York City Olympic bid, Ronald Reagan’s death, and the London terrorist attack. He also hosted a weekly segment called “What’s Bugging You?”

Rossen’s career advanced significantly when he joined NBC News in September 2008 as a New York-based correspondent. He contributed to all NBC News programs and platforms, including *Today*, *NBC Nightly News*, and *Dateline NBC*. In 2012, he was appointed National Investigative Correspondent, leading the “Rossen Reports” unit, which focused on consumer investigations. This segment became a notable part of NBC’s programming, providing viewers with information on product purchasing, safety, security, and money-saving tips. Beyond consumer reports, Rossen covered major news events such as the Oscar Pistorius murder case, the death of Michael Jackson, and the trial of Conrad Murray, as well as breaking news crime coverage on MSNBC. He also published a book in fall 2017 titled *Rossen to the Rescue: Secrets to Avoiding Scams, Everyday Dangers, and Major Catastrophes*.

After his contract with NBC expired in early 2019, Rossen transitioned to Hearst Television in December 2019. In this new role, he became the Chief National Consumer Correspondent, producing his popular “Rossen Reports” series for distribution across Hearst’s television and digital platforms. These platforms include NBC, ABC, and CBS television stations in numerous major cities, allowing his consumer advocacy work to reach a broad audience nationwide. Rossen is married to Danielle Rossen, who is a network television executive and co-executive producer of “America’s Most Wanted” on Fox.