Matt Ross

Corporate Research Director
Hearst Television, Inc.

Matt Ross is Corporate Research Director for Hearst Television Inc, owner of 29 local television stations and two radio stations, across 25 markets. Matt has held this position since July 2006, when it was first created.

Matt's career before joining Hearst includes television research positions at the rep firm Petry Television, FOX 5/WNYW-TV in NY and consulting firm Norman Hecht Research.

He is currently an active member of the MRC, Chair of the Television Committee and participant on the Internet and Radio Committees. Matt also sits on NAB's Coltam (past chair), Nielsen's PGC, ABC's Research Advisory Board, and TVB's Research Committee. His work with the CRE includes the Universe Estimate, Set-Top Box and Education Committees.

Matt graduated from CUNY/Queens College with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. He resides in New Jersey with his wife and two sons.