Brian Niesz
Multimedia Producer & Creative Wizard
Storytelling through video, podcasts, music, graphic design, writing, and data.
Vertical Video
For a few years at WCPO 9 News, I was focused on growing their digital presence—leveraging vertical video to expand reach and engagement across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
These six videos alone have accounted for nearly 10 million views, proving the power of short-form storytelling in the modern news landscape. From breaking news to consumer reporting and unique human interest pieces, I’ve worked to craft compelling content that resonates, informs, and engages audiences where they are.
More Vertical Videos:
Digital Lounge
From 2013 to 2020, I spearheaded production at WCPO’s “Digital Lounge,” a hub for podcasting, music performances, live-streaming, and digital-first content.
Podcasts
I launched, produced, and edited WCPO’s podcasts, including several sports podcasts and a weekly local news podcast.
The Who: The Night That Change Rock
On December 3rd, 1979, eleven people were killed on the plaza outside a Who concert at Riverfront Coliseum in downtown Cincinnati.
In this podcast, we will look at what happened that horrible night and what has happened since.
Writer, Editor
Hear Cincinnati
Hear journalists and reporters share the stories behind some of Cincinnati’s biggest news stories in this weekly podcast.
Editor-in-chief, Writer, Producer, Editor, Host
The Flying Pigskin
WCPO takes you everywhere except into the huddle on this Cincinnati Bengals podcast.
Hear from Bengals players, coaches and team personnel and hear analysis from Bengals experts.
Producer, Director, Editor, Graphics, Segment Producer, Photographer
Fifth Mascot with John Fay
The Fifth Mascot is a series featuring Cincinnati Reds beat reporter John Fay.
Each week, John discusses the mighty Redlegs with fans and other journalists.
Producer, Director, Editor, Graphics, Segment Producer, Photographer
High School Insider with Mike Dyer
High School Insider with Mike Dyer offers exclusive interviews with Greater Cincinnati student-athletes, coaches and administrators along with news and analysis from around the region each week.
Producer, Photographer, Editor
WCPO Undecided
Undecided voters discuss their thoughts on the 2016 presidential election.
Editor
Lounge Acts
Lounge Acts was a live music performance series that started at WOXY.com internet radio in 2005. After serving as an audio engineer at WOXY.com until its end, I brought Lounge Acts to WCPO-TV where I produced, shot, edited, mixed, and eventually hosted the series.
June 22, 2022
Quoath
Oct. 10, 2020
Patterns of Chaos
May 30, 2018
Michael Nau
August 22, 2017
Lillie Mae
March 18, 2010
Sharon Jones
July 14, 2009
Magnolia Electric Company
December 9, 2009
Band of Skulls
May 12, 2009
The Walkmen
Graphic Design
I handled graphic design duties in the WCPO-TV newsroom that enhanced storytelling, including creating interactive visuals, infographics, and web layouts to support reporters’ stories.
Writing
What People Say
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Brian is one of the most thoughtful, intelligent and thorough journalists I’ve worked with during my 40 year long career. He can do so many things at a high level.
Craig Cheatham
WCPO-TV Executive Reporter
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Brian is so good at working with just about anyone to make stories come alive visually. Brian is creative, kind and a super hard worker and journalist.
Meghan Goth
Executive editor at LINK nky
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He’s a problem solver and a creative mind with a can-do attitude. Name a challenge, and he’ll overcome it. Describe a vague vision, and he’ll crystallize it. Need sage advice? He’s full of that, too.
PJ O’Keefe
Senior Manager, Digital and Sports at WCPO-TV