Jeff Derderian is recognized as a “Reporter’s Reporter” with over two decades of experience in investigative journalism. A three-time Emmy Award nominee, he received the Edward R. Murrow Award and multiple Associated Press Awards for his reporting. Known for breaking exclusive stories, he has built a career dedicated to accuracy, detail, and public service.
Throughout his journalism career, he has covered several major national events. Jeffrey Derderian was one of the first television reporters from New England to arrive in New York City after 9/11, spending three weeks documenting the aftermath. He also reported on the Columbine School Shooting, one of the earliest mass school shootings in the U.S., and covered the return of an astronaut to space. These events required clarity and sensitivity in storytelling.
His work has been featured on prominent national platforms. Derderian has appeared on the Today Show for storm-related reporting and provided coverage on CNN. He is seen as a leader in his field among peers and the viewing public.
Jeff is a freelance investigative reporter for WTNH-TV in New Haven, Connecticut. His work in the Hartford market includes developing story concepts, conducting thorough investigations, and delivering on-air and online coverage. A recent report titled “How Technology Is Changing How Emergency Responders React” earned an Emmy nomination. The piece examined how real-time video tools, developed by three former Yale students, could enhance 9-1-1 emergency responses. Though adoption is still early in Connecticut, the system is available nationwide and presents significant potential for change.
His reporting has had a direct impact on policy. One of his investigations led to new laws protecting nurses and home healthcare workers in Connecticut after the killing of a visiting nurse. Derderian continues to give voice to overlooked stories and strives to inform the public through detailed research, fact-checking, and ethical reporting.
Jeff contributes regularly to WTNH-TV’s news team and digital platforms, with stories including a city mayor's public apology and an exclusive on a violent crime later picked up by a national publication.
Previously, he was a freelance reporter for News 12 Connecticut in Norwalk, focusing on long-form and investigative stories. He also spent over six years at WHDH-TV in Boston as a reporter and weekend fill-in anchor. During that time, he was one of the first reporters from the region to provide live coverage from New York after the 9/11 attacks. Before that, he was an anchor and investigative reporter at WLNE-TV in Providence, leading a segment uncovering government waste and political misconduct. Derderian was also a lead breaking news reporter and filled in on evening newscasts.
His experience includes years in radio, where he hosted a live news and interview program in Boston. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Rhode Island College in Providence.
Outside of journalism, he supports several nonprofit and charitable organizations. His contributions include donations to a domestic violence initiative in Connecticut and ongoing support for the Salvation Army, Big Sisters, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Food Bank, and the Tomorrow Fund, which assists families of children undergoing cancer treatment.
Jeff Derderian enjoys running, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and spending time with his dogs when he has time. He approaches every assignment with focus, responsibility, and a deep commitment to journalism's values.
