He holds a Master of Arts degree in American Studies from the University of Groningen. Upon graduation he went to work as an editor and reporter for NOS Dutch Public Television. Between 2007 and 2013, Bosch van Rosenthal was based in Washington, D.C., covering the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections. Upon return, Bosch van Rosenthal began working as a reporter for Nieuwsuur (Newshour), the main current affairs program on Dutch TV. Over the years, he also worked as a freelance writer for various Dutch magazines and newspapers. His work took him to over 30 countries across the globe. In 2013, Bosch van Rosenthal was awarded the Professor Herman Wekker Prize for outstanding service to the spread of information about English-speaking countries among the Dutch public.