Michael Gross Biography
Michael Gross is an American Sports Director, Anchor, and Reporter working for WLUK FOX 11, serving as a sports reporter. He has been working for the station since July 2025, after working sports director at WEHT in Evansville, Indiana
Michael Gross Age
Gross likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 30s, judging from his appearance.
Michael Gross Height
Gross stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Michael Gross Family
Gross is originally from New Jersey. Jacqui Rubenstein Gross, his mother, celebrates her birthday on September 12th. On September 12, 2025, he posted a photo of himself and his mother on his Facebook account and captioned “Happiest of Birthdays to my wonderful mother Jacqui Rubenstein Gross! Love you.” Even so, he has not disclosed more details about his parents, especially his father. It is also unknown if Gross has any siblings.
Michael Gross Wife
Gross is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. Some of his hobbies include baking sweet treats, playing basketball, and watching the New York Yankees, his favorite team. He is always up for a good book recommendation, even if it is not sports-related.
Michael Gross Net Worth
Gross has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which s\he has earned through his successful career as a Sports Director, Anchor, and Reporter.
Michael Gross Salary
Gross earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Michael Gross WLUK FOX 11
Gross is working at WLUK FOX 11 alongside other famous WLUK FOX 11 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Pete Petoniak
- Michelle Melby
- Mark Leland
- Emily Matesic
- Josh Cavender
- Tony Langfellow
- Ryan Wing
- Ellie French
- Patrick Powell
- Phil DeCastro
- Audrey Leigh
- Jyll Everman
- Abby Destree
Michael Gross Education
Gross joined the State University at Oswego in Central New York in August 2018 after completing his studies at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. In May 2022, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. Within one month, he began serving the student-run television station as a sports anchor on the nightly news.
Gross also did play-by-play commentary on WTOP-10 TV. He was promoted to assistant sports director, a role he held for his final two years of undergrad. Also, he served as the lead broadcaster for three College Broadcasters Inc. Awards the station was recognized.
Gross was involved with the student-run radio station, WNYO 88.9 FM, and the student-run newspaper, The Oswegonian. While at WNYO, his radio show “The Hot Corner” was among the most listened to sports shows on the air for more than two years in the Oswego region.
He also delivered play-by-play commentary for Oswego Lakers softball and baseball games. He discovered his passion for writing as the assistant sports editor at The Oswegonian during his final two years of undergrad. Moreover, he served as the beat writer for both soccer and baseball, as well as contributed stories for other sports at the college.
Gross pursued his graduate studies at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, receiving his Master of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism in July 2023. While pursuing his Master’s degree, he broadcast many Division I sports as a digital reporter for Sports Illustrated.
Gross worked as an on-air talent for numerous broadcasts on the ACC Network and ESPN. Moreover, he was in the production crew for many Syracuse athletic events. He also interned with the Syracuse Sports Network on Learfield during basketball season. There, he helped Matt Park, the “Voice of the Orange,” on his radio pregame show and during games.
Michael Gross Career
Gross is working for WLUK FOX 11, serving as a sports reporter. Before his time in Wisconsin, he worked as the sports director at WEHT in Evansville, Indiana. There, he anchored in the nightly newscasts and broadcast several athletic events, including the NCAA Super Regionals, the University of Evansville Purple Aces baseball team’s Cinderella run, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Division II National Championship.
Though he is originally from New Jersey, Gross started his broadcasting career while in college in Central New York. In May 2025, he received a nomination for the Ohio Valley Chapter Emmy Sports Anchoring Award.
Michael Gross Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 700 followers on Facebook, over 1.3K on Instagram, and over 1.2K on X.