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TV & radio · Cincinnati · Updated October 2026

How to pitch WCPO 9 News

WCPO 9 News has 49 journalists, editors and producers across 4 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Craig C. · Chief Investigative Reporter
Business & finance · Cincinnati
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Max S. · Real-Time Editor
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Sarah W. · Digital Content Producer / Real-Time Editor
General news · Fort Collins
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Steve R. · 9 First Warning Chief Meteorologist
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Terry H. · Chief News Photographer
Arts & culture · Olde West Chester
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Ashley E. · Producer, Specialty Programming
Technology · Milford
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49journalists, editors and producers
0with a verified email
4desks covered
35%based in Cincinnati
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at WCPO 9 News

Arts & culture · 3 people
Chief News Photographer, News Photographer
Sports · 2 people
Sports Anchor/Reporter, Sports Anchor
Business & finance · 2 people
Chief Investigative Reporter, Investigative Reporter
Technology · 1 person
Producer, Specialty Programming

What the WCPO 9 News data says about pitching

  • TV segments are booked by producers and the assignment desk. 8 of the 49 people here are producers or on the assignment desk, so start there for anything visual or time-sensitive.
  • 5 editors decide what runs. Pitch the editor of the desk that fits your story; pitch a reporter when you have an angle for their beat.
  • Match the desk first. Arts & culture is the largest desk here with 3 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across Ohio, Cincinnati, Covington, New York. Pitch the person nearest your story.
5Editors
8Producers & assignment desk
22Reporters & writers
8Anchors & hosts
2Photo & video
4More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at WCPO 9 News?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Arts & culture (3), Sports (2), Business & finance (2).

Is WCPO 9 News a local or national outlet?

35% of the WCPO 9 News staff we list are based in Cincinnati.

Can I get the WCPO 9 News contacts?

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