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Jeff Derderian

Jeff Derderian is a seasoned investigative journalist with over 20 years of experience in the field. Known as a “Reporter’s Reporter,” he has earned three Emmy Award nominations, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and numerous Associated Press Awards. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to uncovering the truth and delivering exclusive stories that have a lasting impact on the public.

Jeffrey Derderian has covered some of the most defining events in recent American history. He was among the first television reporters from New England on the ground in New York City following the 9/11 attacks and spent three weeks reporting on the aftermath. He also reported on the Columbine School Shooting, one of the earliest school tragedies of its kind, and covered the return of a prominent astronaut to space. These assignments reflect his ability to report under pressure while maintaining accuracy and compassion.

Derderian's work has been featured on national platforms, including storm coverage on The Today Show and reporting on CNN. Peers and viewers widely respect him for his dedication to fact-based journalism and straightforward, direct approach to complex stories.

Jeff is a freelance investigative reporter for WTNH-TV in New Haven, Connecticut, focusing on stories in the Hartford market. His recent Emmy-nominated report, “How Technology Is Changing How Emergency Responders React,” examined a real-time video communication system that three former Yale students developed. The technology, offered free to municipalities nationwide with optional premium features, is being introduced in Connecticut and has the potential to reshape 9-1-1 emergency response systems.

Derderian's work has also contributed to legislative change. A report he produced on the murder of a visiting nurse led to new laws aimed at increasing protections for nurses and home healthcare workers in Connecticut. Through careful research, ethical reporting, and attention to public safety, he continues to inform and engage audiences on issues that matter.

In addition to his reporting duties, Jeff contributes to the digital and on-air content for WTNH-TV. A national outlet picked up his exclusive story on a local criminal case, and he also reported on a mayor’s public apology regarding controversial remarks. Before this, he worked with News 12 Connecticut in Norwalk, focusing on long-form and investigative stories.

Earlier in his career, he spent over six years at WHDH-TV in Boston as a reporter and weekend fill-in anchor. He was one of the first journalists from the area to report live from New York after 9/11. Before that, he worked at WLNE-TV in Providence, where he led the award-winning investigative segment “You Paid for It,” exposing waste and corruption in local government. Derderian also anchored weekend newscasts and filled in during weekday broadcasts.

He has also hosted a live news and interview program on radio in Boston, expanding his storytelling to multiple formats. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Rhode Island College in Providence.

Jeff Derderian is actively involved in charitable efforts, supporting a domestic violence initiative in Connecticut and contributing to organizations such as the Salvation Army, Big Sisters, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Food Bank, and the Tomorrow Fund, which aids children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. In his time, he enjoys running, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and spending time with his dogs. Jeff remains dedicated to journalism that serves the public, delivers truth, and promotes meaningful change.

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