Where Are They Now?: Andrew Horansky

By Frank Macek

If you watched WKYC during the mid-to-late 2010s, chances are you remember Andrew Horansky. With his thoughtful tone, strong on-air presence, and reporter’s instinct for the human side of the story, Horansky became a familiar face to viewers in Northeast Ohio. He joined Channel 3 in April 2015 after a long and well-traveled journalism career that took him across the country—and even overseas. 

At WKYC, he served as both a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor, quickly making his mark with in-depth storytelling and a knack for covering both breaking news and community features with equal skill.

Horansky brought a broad resume to Cleveland. Prior to arriving at WKYC, he had reported in Houston Austin, Chicago, Boston, Traverse City and Dubuque and was also known for his international reporting, including coverage from Iraq, Pakistan, Haiti and Sri Lanka. That global perspective, combined with a clear, calm delivery, made him a trusted presence on Cleveland airwaves, his hometown.

Andrew Horansky (courtesy: LinkedIn)

At WKYC, he contributed to some of the station’s most impactful journalism during that time, including coverage of major storms, high-profile criminal cases, and longform stories that gave voice to Northeast Ohioans affected by tragedy or injustice. One of his most widely recognized reports was a sit-down interview with Mark Mihaljevic, father of Amy Mihaljevic, the Bay Village girl who's murder remains one of the region’s most heartbreaking mysteries. His "Amy Should be Forty" podcast was one of his most proudest contributions at WKYC, marked by care, clarity, and compassion.

He was also part of a reporting team that helped WKYC earn Emmy recognition during his tenure. While not always the loudest voice in the newsroom, Horansky’s steady approach to journalism stood out in an era increasingly driven by speed and spectacle. He carried himself with professionalism, and off-camera, he was known for being collaborative and generous with colleagues, especially younger reporters.

But in 2021, after more than two decades in broadcast journalism, Horansky made a decision that surprised some of his longtime viewers—he left TV news entirely and pivoted to a new chapter in his professional life: corporate communications.

While that’s a path many journalists have explored, Horansky didn’t just make the move—he flourished. Today, he serves as Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Eaton, the global power management company headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio. It’s a role that puts him at the center of Eaton’s messaging strategy, internal communications, and global storytelling.

In his current role, Horansky leads key initiatives in partnership with Eaton’s executive leadership, HR teams, and the company’s Ethics and Inclusion & Diversity functions. His focus areas include transparent reporting, strategic messaging, and global employee engagement. His team has been recognized for its work on Eaton’s Global Inclusion & Diversity Transparency Report, a document that has become a benchmark for companies aiming to back up their equity statements with data and action. He’s also helped lead communications for Eaton’s annual Sustainability Report, and has been a key figure in coordinating global town halls, operational summits, and award-winning campaigns. Under his guidance, Eaton has received accolades from PRSA, the Communicator Awards, and the Cleveland Rocks Awards for its internal and external communications efforts.

What’s striking about Horansky’s transition is how seamlessly he’s translated his storytelling ability from newsroom to boardroom. His journalistic instincts—clarity, empathy, integrity—now inform corporate narratives that reach tens of thousands of employees worldwide. He’s not one for self-promotion, but colleagues describe him as a steady presence who prioritizes team success and thoughtful messaging over flash.

It’s always interesting to watch how TV news veterans reinvent themselves, especially those who seemed destined to be lifers. In Andrew Horansky’s case, he didn’t just move on from television—he built a second act grounded in purpose and impact. While Northeast Ohio may remember him best for his time on WKYC, he’s now shaping global stories with the same care and conscience that once defined his journalism. His path serves as a powerful reminder that the skills we build in local news—listening, communicating, connecting—can resonate far beyond the anchor desk.

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Editor Note: This article was updated to correct the markets Andrew worked in and the countries he reported on while overseas.