Director's Cut Blog with Frank Macek

By Frank Macek Kristen Mirand A new face has joined the WKYC newsroom, and I think viewers are really going to like her. Kristen Mirand is her name, and she comes to Cleveland after spending the last few years in Buffalo, where she worked as a reporter and anchor at WKBW, the station in her hometown.  It’s always special when a journalist gets to cover the community that raised them, but Kristen is ready for a new challenge and new stories here in Northeast Ohio. Kristen has already built a reputation as a reporter who doesn’t shy away from tough stories. In Buffalo, she was trusted with breaking news coverage, and her work showed a clear comfort with being on the front lines when the big stories happened. Before returning home, she spent two years in Lynchburg, Virginia, working for WSET, where she covered a wide range of local issues. That role gave her the kind of foundation every journalist needs early in their career: a chance to learn how to juggle everything from crime and c...

By Frank Macek WKYC Studios has these job openings available if you are looking for a rewarding career experience with us at TEGNA Media's Cleveland location. We've also now added opportunities for our sister TEGNA stations in Columbus and Toledo, Ohio courtesy of the Director's Cut Blog. Current WKYC/Cleveland Job Openings Account Executive   Multiskilled Journalist   Current WBNS/Columbus Job Openings Managing Editor Multi-Skilled Journalist Current WTOL/Toledo Job Openings Account Executive Multiskilled Journalist Producer You can also find other jobs within our parent company on the  TEGNA Career Page . Please note, you must apply via the website. Mailed applications are not accepted. Follow Frank Macek for new postings on X  @MacekNewsNation  or on Facebook at  fb/frank.macek

By Frank Macek Television has been my world for a long time. I’ve watched it transform from the days when families gathered around a single glowing box in the living room to today’s fragmented media landscape where every person in the household streams something different on their own device. Through all the seismic changes—from cable’s rise to the digital revolution—one truth has remained constant: sports are the heartbeat of television. In this article, I want to take a closer look at why live sports remain the last great force holding broadcast TV together, how local stations like WKYC depend on them for survival, and where the future may be headed as streaming giants try to chip away at the very foundation of television’s most loyal audience. The Power of Live Events When you think about it, most television can be consumed on your own schedule. Miss last night’s episode of your favorite drama? Fire up Hulu, Peacock, or Paramount+ and you’re caught up. Want to binge an entire se...

By Frank Macek Viewers across Northeast Ohio have been reaching out with thoughtful questions about WKYC and the future of local television. Here are five of the most common—and my answers. 1. “Why has WKYC had such a big turnover of anchors and reporters lately?” — Sarah, Parma My Answer: Turnover is nothing new in TV news, but it feels faster today. Reporters often see Cleveland as a stepping stone to larger markets. At the same time, tighter budgets mean fewer long-term contracts, so staff changes happen more quickly. WKYC is far from alone in this—it’s an industry-wide trend. Just in the past couple of years, familiar faces like Matt Rascon, Kaitor Kay, Stacia Naquin, Jiovanni Leggi, Bryan McCray, Bri Buckley, and even evening anchor Laura Caso have moved on. Some left for bigger opportunities, others for different career paths, and a few for personal reasons. It’s a reminder of how fluid this business really is.