Giacomo Luca joins WLWT News 5 as reporter
Cincinnati native returns home
Cincinnati native returns home
WLWT and Hearst Television announced today that Giacomo Luca is joining WLWT News 5 as a morning reporter for WLWT News 5 Today. Luca has worked at news stations across the country covering some of the biggest national stories, bringing 10 years of multi-media journalistic experience back home to WLWT.
Luca grew up in Delhi Township and graduated from Oak Hills High School. His grandfather is a retired Cincinnati Firefighter.
"The fact that Giacomo is a Cincinnati native will be a major plus as he returns home to tell the most important stories in his home town," said WLWT News Director Jeff Benscoter. "His experience on breaking news and big story coverage will be evident every morning on WLWT News 5 Today," Benscoter added.
Luca graduated from Roosevelt University in Chicago with a degree in Journalism.
“I’m humbled for the opportunity to serve Greater Cincinnati and the Tri-State, a place that’s offered me so much care and support throughout my life,” said Luca.
About WLWT
For over 75 years, WLWT has been Leading the Way as the first TV station in Cincinnati, and the first NBC affiliate in the country. WLWT serves the community by delivering local news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming on WLWT 5-1 NBC, WLWT 5-2 MeTV, WLWT 5-4 Story Television, WLWT 5-5 Get TV, online at WLWT.com, through the WLWT App, and streaming on Very Local. WLWT is owned and operated by Hearst Television
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.