Dial Global, NBC News to debut new 24-hour radio news network

UPDATE, 2:20 p.m.: Corrected the last paragraph. Most CNN Radio News affiliates are now expected to transition to the "new" NBC news service, not CBS.

Nationwide radio syndicator Dial Global announced this morning that it will soon begin distributing a brand-new 24-hour news network in partnership with NBC News.

The all-new NBC News Radio will bring listeners live simulcasts of breaking news from NBC and MSNBC, along with reports from top NBC News correspondents including Chuck Todd, Jim Miklaszewski, Andrea Mitchell, Pete Williams and Lisa Myers. NBC News Radio will also feature Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, and David Gregory, host of Meet the Press.

No date for the premiere of the new network has been announced.

"This alliance presents NBC News an opportunity to deliver our high-quality journalism to even more news consumers across the country through the expansive Dial Global network," said NBC News president Steve Capus. "NBC News is already America's number-one news network – now, through this new 24-hour radio news channel we can further expand our unparalleled reach and audience."

"Through our new partnership with NBC News, we are proud to continue in the tradition of defining great moments for radio listeners across our country," said Spencer Brown, co-president and CEO of Dial Global.

"Millions of Americans start and end their day with NBC News," said Bart Tessler, EVP, News & Talk Programming, Dial Global. "We are pleased to bring more great NBC News content to an even wider audience 24/7."

In sort-of-related news, Dial Global has also told its affiliate stations that carry CNN Radio News that the CNN-branded programming will go away on Apr. 1.  It's expected that most CNN Radio News affiliates will transition to the NBC brand.

Rossen named National Investigative Correspondent for NBC's Today

Jeff Rossen

Jeff Rossen has been named National Investigative Correspondent for NBC News’ Today. The announcement was made by Today executive producer Jim Bell and is effective immediately.

Rossen will lead Today’s newly created investigative unit, Rossen Reports. He and a team of producers will file special investigative stories for air on Today as well as NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams and Dateline.

“With unmatched passion and curiosity, Jeff continues to find the new story angle that keeps our viewers informed,” said Bell. “His tireless commitment to Today’s investigative series makes his new expanded role a perfect fit.”

Rossen has served as an NBC News correspondent since September 2008. He has covered breaking news events and contributed to all NBC News programs and platforms including Today, NBC Nightly News, Dateline and MSNBC.

During his time at NBC News, Rossen has reported extensively for the Today Investigates series, exposing misconduct and troubling behavior in various industries. The high impact investigations are known for their innovative use of hidden cameras and unique storytelling. In addition to his investigative work, Rossen has covered countless news stories for the network both nationally and overseas. In February 2011, he made national headlines during his series of interviews with Charlie Sheen, conducted at the height of the actor’s very public dispute with his bosses. Rossen also led NBC’s reporting on the death of Michael Jackson, as well as the David Goldman case in Brazil and the disappearance of American tourist Robyn Gardner in Aruba. He was part of the “Today” staff that earned the 2011 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Morning Program.

Rossen joined NBC News from WABC-TV in New York where he had been a reporter and fill-in anchor for Eyewitness News since May 2001. During his time at WABC, Rossen covered stories ranging from the terrorist bombings in London to the Virginia Tech Massacre, the crash of the Space Shuttle Columbia in Texas and the attacks on 9/11. While at WABC, he also filed reports for ABC News magazines.

Rossen began his broadcasting career in radio at WBLI-FM on Long Island, N.Y. He made the transition from radio to local television as a reporter for ABC affiliate WUTR-TV in Utica, N.Y. Rossen then moved on to report for ABC affiliate WIXT-TV in Syracuse, N.Y., and then Fox affiliate WJBK-TV in Detroit, Mich.

He earned an Emmy Award for Deadline News Writing, and has also received an award from the U.S. Justice Department for his special report on crime victims.

Rossen graduated from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Information for this story was provided by NBC News.