FOX 8 Reporter Rob Masson started his broadcasting career while in college as News Director at WLSU. This Louisiana State University grad has 20 years experience covering stories in New Orleans, first as a radio reporter, than at WVUE TV, where he was worked since 1994.
From Pope John Paul II's visit to presidential inaugurations to the trial of former Governor Edwin Edwards, Rob has had a front row seat to history. He has covered everything from detainees at Guantanamo Bay to Mike Ditka's return to Chicago, and, yes, dozens of hurricanes and tropical storms in between.
After two decades in the streets, Rob still brings to his work energy and a reporter's healthy curiosity.
"I continue to be blown away by the drama of life in what can and should be one of the greatest cities in america, my hometown, New Orleans.' As a reporter Rob belives the media has a big role to play in the continued recovery of the city.
Rob has won the Louisiana Associated Press 'Reporter of the Year' award twice including in 2005, the year Katrina struck.
He has also been recognized by both Press Club and AP for breaking news stories, deadline news, and features, including story of the year for one of the most fascinating stories he has ever covered involving "a woman who was speared by a marlin off Costa Rica and barely survived."
When he's not working, Rob enjoys rooting for his beloved LSU Tigers, playing tennis, and sailing.
He lives in metro New Orleans with his wife and has two children.
To contact Rob Masson, feel free to email him at rmasson@fox8tv.net.
