Ross Jones Biography
Ross Jones is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WXYZ ABC 7 serving as an Investigative reporter. He previously worked as an investigative reporter at Scripps Washington Bureau.
Ross Jones Age
Jones 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 50s judging from his appearance.
Ross Jones Height
Jones stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Ross Jones Family
Jones has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Jones has any siblings.
Ross Jones’s Wife
Jones is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Jones being in any past relationship with anyone.
Ross Jones’s Net Worth
Jones has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a journalist.
Ross Jones Salary
Jones earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Ross Jones Education
Following his completion of high school, Ross enrolled at Michigan State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism upon graduation.
Ross Jones Career
Jones serves as an Investigative Reporter at WXYZ ABC 7 station in Detroit. His investigative work has been instrumental in exposing corruption, leading to sending public officials to prison, uncovering government waste, and instigating legislative changes in Michigan. Before this role, he held a position as an investigative reporter at Scripps Washington Bureau.
Ross uncovered a disturbing revelation regarding nearly 150 sudden and suspicious deaths of psychiatric patients in Michigan, which had been overlooked by the state for years. His investigative reports revealed instances of premature discharge and substandard care in state-licensed hospitals, contributing to 71 of these deaths.
In 2018, Ross also reported on the failure of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office to collect DNA samples from over a thousand convicted felons. His reporting led to the imprisonment of several elected officials and sparked multiple FBI investigations.
Furthermore, his investigative efforts led to the resignation of the president of the Detroit City Council amid allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor. For his impactful investigative journalism, Ross has received numerous awards, including the prestigious DuPont-Columbia Award, considered one of the highest honors in the field of journalism.
Ross Jones WXYZ
Jones is working at WXYZ alongside other famous WXYZ meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Kiara Hay
- Hally Vogel
- Jenn Schanz
- Andrea Isom
- Jennifer Ann
- Syma Chowdhry
- Ameera David
- Kimberly Craig
- Kim Russell
- Kevin Jeanes
Ross Jones Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.