Sports Journalist and Anchor Olivia Ray Joins Cincinnati’s WLWT News 5 Team
WLWT and Hearst Television announced Thursday that Olivia Ray has joined the WLWT News 5 team as a sports anchor/reporter. Viewers can expect to see Ray covering local Cincinnati sports on WLWT starting today. Ray has also reported live from backstage and on court at the biggest games at Indiana University, Purdue University and Butler University, as well as local high school sports. Ray began his career at the WSBT in South Bend, IN covering Notre Dame Football. Ray is a graduate of Indiana University’s Ernie Pyle School of Journalism. “Olivia’s experience covering the NFL, Big Ten, Big East, along with extensive local high school sports coverage makes her a great addition to our team,” WLWT said. News Director Jeff Benscoter. “Olivia is from Indiana, and we’re thrilled to have her covering her hometown,” Benscoter added. “I am thrilled to join the WLWT Sports team and the Hearst Television family,” said Ray. “It’s such an exciting time for Cincinnati sports. From pro to college to high school, I look forward to telling stories around our local teams,” Ray added. About WLWT For over 74 years, WLWT is leading the way as the first television station in Cincinnati and the first NBC affiliate in the country.WLWT serves the community by broadcasting local news, weather, sports and entertainment on WLWT 5-1 , WLWT 5-2 Me-TV and online at WLWT.com and via the WLWT app.WLWT is owned and operated by Hearst TelevisionAbout Hearst TelevisionHearst Television owns and operates 33 television stations and two radio stations serving 26 markets in 39 states and reaching more than 22 million American homes.Through its partnership with nearly every major network, Hearst Television distributes national content on nearly 70 video channels, including programs from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are Baltimore’s leaders in news/talk and rock music listening. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming on linear and streaming platforms for national and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on home OTT devices and available on popular streaming services, provides 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 leading companies and has received numerous awards for its distinguished journalism, industry innovation and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
WLWT and Hearst Television announced Thursday that Olivia Ray has joined the WLWT News 5 team as a sports anchor/reporter.
Viewers can expect to see Ray covering local Cincinnati sports on WLWT now.
Ray is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and anchor who was recently on WISH-TV in Indianapolis, where she covered the Colts, Pacers and Indy Car Racing.
Ray has also reported live from backstage and on court at the biggest games at Indiana University, Purdue University and Butler University, as well as local high school sports.
Ray began his career at the WSBT in South Bend, IN covering Notre Dame Football.
Ray is a graduate of Indiana University’s Ernie Pyle School of Journalism.
“Olivia’s experience covering the NFL, Big Ten, Big East, as well as extensive local high school sports coverage makes her a great addition to our team,” said Jeff Benscoter, WLWT News Director. . “Olivia is from Indiana, and we’re thrilled to have her covering her hometown,” Benscoter added.
“I am thrilled to join the WLWT Sports team and the Hearst Television family,” said Ray. “It’s such an exciting time for Cincinnati sports. From pro to college to high school, I look forward to telling stories around our local teams,” Ray added.
About WLWT
For more than 74 years, WLWT has led the way as Cincinnati’s premier television station and NBC’s premier affiliate in the country. WLWT serves the community by broadcasting local news, weather, sports and entertainment on WLWT 5-1, WLWT 5-2 Me-TV and online at WLWT.com and through the WLWT app. WLWT is owned and operated by Hearst Television
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television stations and two radio stations serving 26 media markets in 39 states and reaching more than 22 million US homes. Through its partnership with nearly every major network, Hearst Television distributes national content on nearly 70 video channels, including programs from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are Baltimore’s leaders in news/talk and rock music listening. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming on linear and streaming platforms for national and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on home OTT devices and available on popular streaming services, provides 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 leading companies and has received numerous awards for its distinguished journalism, industry innovation and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
Comments are closed.