Frank Macek

About

Frank Macek is a veteran media professional at WKYC in Cleveland, known for his work in producing, directing, and content creation. With over three decades at WKYC, Macek has significantly contributed to the station's commitment to community-centered storytelling, helping shape its reputation as a reliable news source. He is widely recognized for his "Director's Cut" blog, launched in 2007, where he provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at WKYC's operations and offers insights into the evolving field of broadcast journalism. His blog also addresses viewer questions, creating a direct line of communication between the station and its audience. Throughout his 37-year career in Cleveland, Macek has worked at several of the city's legacy media outlets, including WVIZ-TV, WNWV-FM, WDOK-FM, WRMR-AM, WWWE-AM, and WEOL-AM, in addition to his longstanding role at WKYC. At WKYC, he has held roles like Production Manager but prefers to direct newscasts from the control room, where he can engage directly in the production process. Macek is highly skilled in a range of production systems, including ELC Production Systems, Sony multimedia effects production switchers, AP ENPS, and Chyron Hego, among others. His experience also includes prior expertise with systems such as Miranda Vertigo XPlay and Deko. Outside of television, he is passionate about teaching broadcasting, multimedia journalism, and local weather product development. Macek is also a cancer survivor and actively supports Velosano Bike for the Cure, an initiative of the Cleveland Clinic. He advocates for prostate cancer screenings and is a proud resident of Strongsville, Ohio, where he lives with his husband. For those looking to connect with Macek, he can be reached at fmacek@gmail.com