Jennifer Collins

Reporter, Marketplace

SHORT BIO

Jennifer Collins is a former reporter for the Marketplace portfolio of programs. Based in Los Angeles, she covered media, retail, the entertainment industry and the West Coast.

Collins joined Marketplace in 2007 as an assistant producer and spent an additional two-and-a-half years directing and producing Marketplace Morning Report.

Collins likes the challenge of preparing for an interview, the thrill of a good conversation and the pleasure of learning something new every day. Prior to Marketplace, Collins reported for newspapers in Oregon, Alabama and Cambodia.

Collins received her bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University and attended Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, receiving honors in radio. She speaks some Spanish, French, Khmer and Arabic.

A native of Samish Island, Washington, (where Collins drove a farming combine for three summers in high school, harvesting peas) she currently lives in Los Angeles where she can be found scrambling up hillsides and running through the streets, as well as showing movies in her backyard for her neighbors in Hollywood.

Latest Stories (316)

Bye bye, filling for pumpkin pie

Nov 18, 2009
This year's pumpkin harvest was already looking meager when Nestle, which controls much of the canning crop, announced Midwest rain destroyed much of the remaining pumpkins. Will we survive a shortage of pumpkin puree? Jennifer Collins reports.

YouTube redirects its news footage

Nov 17, 2009
A new YouTube platform called YouTube Direct allows news organizations to solicit and verify footage from individual users, connecting amateur journalists with professional news outlets. Jennifer Collins reports.

Unhealthy report for Zetia and Vytorin

Nov 16, 2009
A new study is raising more questions about Merck's cholesterol drugs. Prescription rates for Zetia and Vytorin, the drugs in the unfavorable report, have fallen 20 percent in two years. Jennifer Collins reports.

The most profitable cell maker is...

Nov 11, 2009
What's the most profitable cell-phone maker in the world? Hint: It only makes one phone. Jennifer Collins reports.

Pabst Brewing Company up for sale

Nov 2, 2009
Reports say that Pabst Brewing Company is going up for sale. Jennifer Collins reports the brewer seems to be worth a lot these days.

Jackson helps boost Sony's bottom line

Oct 30, 2009
Sony is reporting a loss for the third straight quarter. But the tech giant's outlook for the year is getting a lift thanks to the King of Pop. Jennifer Collins reports.

Google may dip into selling music

Oct 22, 2009
There are reports that Google will soon launch a music search service with links to videos, song previews -- and a way to buy songs. Jennifer Collins reports.

Your mail may get a bit greener

Oct 15, 2009
The Postal Service is disclosing its carbon footprint as part of a plan to make the agency more energy-efficient, and efficient with its cash. Jennifer Collins reports.

Pepsi's iPhone app for Amp falls flat

Oct 14, 2009
Pepsi's new iPhone application promotes its energy drink Amp. It's designed to "help" guys on the prowl, but it's not helping the company's reputation. Jennifer Collins reports.

Leafy greens that might make you sick

Oct 6, 2009
A top consumer advocate has released a list of the foods most likely to make you sick. The most dangerous food? Leafy greens. Jennifer Collins reports.