Jack Berney joined the Spectrum News 1 Ohio team as a multimedia journalist in February 2025 and is based in Cleveland.
He grew up in Strongsville, a suburb of Cleveland's west side and graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 2022. During his time at KSU, Jack served as the Sports Director for Kent State’s student run television station, TV2 KSU. He also broadcasted Golden Flashes men’s and women’s basketball games on ESPN 3 and ESPN plus. Following graduation, he moved to Terre Haute, Indiana and spent two years as a Sports Anchor and Reporter.
Jack is thrilled to be back in the Buckeye State, and when he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching sports, seeing a show on Playhouse Square, and playing with his dog, SJ.
Jack has always had a passion for storytelling and can't wait to tell your stories. You can reach out to him with any story ideas via email at jack.berney@charter.com and follow him on X @JackBerneyTV.
Stories from Jack
Northeast Ohio shines spotlight on girls hockey by hosting Tier II National Championships
Girls hockey is one of the fastest growing youth sports in the United States. That growth is also happening Northeast Ohio.
Local restaurants and liquor store brace for impact of tariffs
Ohio restaurants and liquor stores are bracing for impact after the latest tariffs by the Trump Administration
Saint Ignatius Senior partners with former MLS All-Star for Black Players for Change soccer camp
One Saint Ignatius senior is partnering with a former MLS All-Star to help diversify soccer in Cleveland.
Crash Impact Attenuators help keep ODOT workers safe
There has been an increase in crew strikes on Ohio highways, crash impact attenuators are playing a huge role in limiting the severity.
Experts help students navigate changes to federal student loans
Federal student loans could move to the Small Business Administration and affect current borrowers.
Greater Cleveland Food Bank set to lose millions of pounds of food due to federal cuts
Over 400,000 Ohioans rely on the Greater Cleveland Food Bank each year.
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