Reporter De'Jah Gross Resigned from WCPO-TV
De'Jah Gross has announced her departure following a series of recent staff exits at the Cincinnati television station.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Television
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Reporter De'Jah Gross announced her resignation from Cincinnati station WCPO-TV on Oct. 5, 2026. Her departure marks the third time a reporter has left the station in less than one month.
Why it matters
The staff turnover at WCPO-TV follows a major companywide leadership restructuring plan implemented by parent company The E.W. Scripps Co. The firm aims to align local television operations with current audience viewing habits.
WCPO-TV has seen three reporters depart within the last month. De'Jah Gross ends her tenure at the Cincinnati station after two years of employment.
The players
De'Jah Gross
She is a journalist who served at WCPO-TV for two years before announcing her resignation.
The E.W. Scripps Co.
This is a major media company that owns and operates several local television stations across the United States.
Jeff Brogan
He is a manager whose position was eliminated as part of the company's recent restructuring plan.
Taylor Woods
She is a former reporter at WCPO-TV who announced her departure from the station in mid-September.
Marlena Lang
She is a former reporter at WCPO-TV who announced her departure from the station shortly after Taylor Woods.
The details
De'Jah Gross announced her resignation via social media, confirming her final day at the station will be Oct. 9. Her exit coincides with broader organizational changes at The E.W. Scripps Co., which recently eliminated 27 management roles, including that of Jeff Brogan.
Timeline
Sept. 14, 2026: Taylor Woods announced her departure from WCPO-TV.
Sept. 16, 2026: Marlena Lang announced her departure from WCPO-TV.
Oct. 5, 2026: De'Jah Gross announced her departure from WCPO-TV.
Oct. 9, 2026: The final day of employment for De'Jah Gross.
Industry Dynamics
The staff reductions at WCPO-TV mirror the broader trend of local newsrooms attempting to pivot toward digital-first engagement strategies. This restructuring reflects a competitive struggle to maintain relevance as traditional linear broadcast audiences shift toward streaming consumption.
Viewers of WCPO-TV may notice changes in the station's daily news reporting teams and coverage consistency. These shifts in personnel and management are intended to eventually alter how the station delivers content to the local Cincinnati audience.
The takeaway
The recent wave of resignations at WCPO-TV highlights a period of significant organizational transition within the local media sector. Readers can expect further adjustments to programming as regional stations adapt their staffing models to current market realities.
Further reading
For more on the changing landscape of local news, visit the Television section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cincinnati.
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