By Frank Macek
WKYC Studios is welcoming a new journalist to its newsroom. Hunter Bertram will officially join the 3News team on Monday, March 9, bringing reporting experience, government communications insight, and Midwestern roots to Cleveland.
Bertram arrives in Northeast Ohio after working as a multimedia journalist at KXLY-TV in Spokane, Washington. At the station—known locally as “4 News Now”—he reported on a wide range of stories across eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest, covering local government, community issues, and public safety.
At WKYC, viewers will see Bertram working the nightside reporting shift, contributing stories and live reports for various editions of 3News.
Originally from Minneapolis, Bertram graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he completed a major in journalism along with studies in sociology of law, criminology, and justice. The combination of disciplines helped shape his interest in covering issues involving government, law enforcement, and the justice system.
Before stepping into television news full time, Bertram gained experience on the other side of the media relationship. While still in Minneapolis, he worked with county government officials handling media requests. The role provided a behind-the-scenes perspective on how public agencies interact with journalists and how information is shared with the public.
That experience later proved valuable when he moved into reporting.
Bertram joined KXLY in Spokane as a multimedia journalist, often referred to as an MMJ in the television industry. In that role he was responsible for shooting video, writing, editing, and presenting his own stories. His work frequently focused on regional government issues and how policy decisions affected local communities.
Now he’s preparing for his next chapter in Cleveland.
Bertram says he’s excited about the opportunity to begin reporting in Northeast Ohio and to explore the city and its surrounding communities. For someone with Midwestern roots, the move feels like a natural fit.
Cleveland’s television market is one of the most competitive in the Midwest, and WKYC’s newsroom covers a wide range of stories across the region—from breaking news to enterprise reporting that digs deeper into issues affecting local communities.
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Bertram arrives in Northeast Ohio after working as a multimedia journalist at KXLY-TV in Spokane, Washington. At the station—known locally as “4 News Now”—he reported on a wide range of stories across eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest, covering local government, community issues, and public safety.
At WKYC, viewers will see Bertram working the nightside reporting shift, contributing stories and live reports for various editions of 3News.
Originally from Minneapolis, Bertram graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he completed a major in journalism along with studies in sociology of law, criminology, and justice. The combination of disciplines helped shape his interest in covering issues involving government, law enforcement, and the justice system.
Before stepping into television news full time, Bertram gained experience on the other side of the media relationship. While still in Minneapolis, he worked with county government officials handling media requests. The role provided a behind-the-scenes perspective on how public agencies interact with journalists and how information is shared with the public.
That experience later proved valuable when he moved into reporting.
Bertram joined KXLY in Spokane as a multimedia journalist, often referred to as an MMJ in the television industry. In that role he was responsible for shooting video, writing, editing, and presenting his own stories. His work frequently focused on regional government issues and how policy decisions affected local communities.
Now he’s preparing for his next chapter in Cleveland.
Bertram says he’s excited about the opportunity to begin reporting in Northeast Ohio and to explore the city and its surrounding communities. For someone with Midwestern roots, the move feels like a natural fit.
Cleveland’s television market is one of the most competitive in the Midwest, and WKYC’s newsroom covers a wide range of stories across the region—from breaking news to enterprise reporting that digs deeper into issues affecting local communities.