In 2011 he directed Page One: Inside the New York Times which was nominated for two News & Documentary Emmys and a 2011 Critics Choice Award for Best Documentary. The film was co-distributed by Magnolia Pictures and Participant Media and grossed over $1 million at the domestic box office. His work has appeared on the History Channel, Sundance Channel, MTV Networks and HBO, including Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven which premiered on HBO in 2008.In 2013 Rossi was one of the first directors to be commissioned by CNN Films to develop feature length documentaries for theatrical and television distribution by CNN, including his next film about the transformation of higher education.