WOIO Employee Directory
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionUnited States51-200 Employees
WOIO operates as a CBS-affiliated broadcast television station serving the Cleveland area, providing CBS primetime programming alongside locally produced news content. The station's late-evening news has been a focus, with the 11 p.m. newscast achieving significant audience growth and the lineup expanding to include a 4 p.m. edition in addition to the established 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts. Through its CBS affiliation, WOIO airs major sports events and tournaments, including NCAA football and basketball (March Madness), The Masters golf, and the U.S. Open tennis. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, WOIO began broadcasting in 1985, with Malrite Communications Group taking majority ownership in 1986 and Raycom Media acquiring the station in 1998. The company operates within the broadcast media production and distribution industry, delivering both national network content and local news to a regional audience. In September 2023, WOIO announced the hire of Hart as an anchor and investigative reporter, reflecting ongoing developments in its newsroom.