WCPO Reporters Depart After Scripps Restructuring
Reporters Taylor Woods and Marlena Lang have left the station as the E.W. Scripps Co. cuts leadership roles.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Television
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WCPO-TV in Cincinnati has seen the departures of reporters Taylor Woods and Marlena Lang. These exits follow a wider restructuring by the E.W. Scripps Co. that has eliminated 27 leadership positions across its local markets.
Why it matters
The E.W. Scripps Co. implemented this staff reduction to better align its local television operations with modern audience habits. The move marks a significant shift in the operational structure of the company.
The E.W. Scripps Co. eliminated 27 local market and sales leadership positions during this restructuring. Taylor Woods had previously been with the station for two years since joining in September 2024.
The players
Taylor Woods
She is a journalist who spent two years reporting for WCPO-TV after moving from her previous work location in Louisville.
Marlena Lang
She is a reporter who recently announced her departure from the Cincinnati-based television station.
E.W. Scripps Co.
This media conglomerate owns and operates various local television stations and has recently moved to consolidate its leadership structure.
Jeff Brogan
He previously served as the Vice President and General Manager at WCPO-TV until his position was eliminated.
The details
Reporter Taylor Woods announced her departure on social media on September 14, 2026, followed by her final broadcast on September 22, 2026. Marlena Lang also announced her exit from the station on September 16, 2026, while Jeff Brogan saw his role as Vice President and General Manager of WCPO-TV eliminated.
Timeline
Taylor Woods joined WCPO-TV in September 2024.
Taylor Woods announced her departure on September 14, 2026.
Marlena Lang announced her departure on September 16, 2026.
Taylor Woods' final broadcast aired on September 22, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The layoffs at the E.W. Scripps Co. represent a broader industry trend where legacy media companies are shrinking their local footprint to accommodate changing viewership patterns. This consolidation reflects a wider movement within the television sector as firms pivot to digital-first models.
Viewers in Cincinnati will see changes to the on-air talent roster at WCPO-TV following these recent departures. The restructuring of leadership roles may also lead to broader adjustments in how news content is produced and delivered to the local community.
The takeaway
These staffing changes highlight the volatile nature of local broadcast news as networks adapt to new operational standards. Audiences should prepare for potential shifts in the familiar faces and daily news cycles of their local stations.
Further reading
For more on the current state of local media, visit the Television section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cincinnati.
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