Josh Alburtus Biography
Josh Alburtus is an American journalist working for WZZM as a political reporter and multimedia journalist since 2023. He joined the station in December 2022 as a multi-skilled journalist.
Josh Alburtus Education
Alburtus joined Grand Valley State University when he finished his high school education. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia journalism. During college, he gained experience broadcasting current events as the state and national political correspondent and the news editor of his campus paper, the Grand Valley Lanthorn.
Alburtus spent multiple months in Washington, D.C., as an intern reporter on Capitol Hill for the Washington Blade. There, he was on the ground reporting events like the June 2022 U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to rescind the nationwide right to abortion access.
Josh Alburtus Career
Alburtus has worked for WZZM as a political reporter since 2023. Upon joining the station, he first worked as a multimedia journalist. Since joining the station, he has been on the front of breaking news and stories that have outlined the political landscape of West Michigan and the state at large.
Alburtus has broadcasted the movement of firearms reform legislation after the mass shooting at Michigan State University in February 2023, charges against 16 ‘fake electors’ from the 2020 election, and occasions in Ottawa County government that gained national attention under the new Board of Commissioners leadership.
Aside from political reporting, Alburtus also anchors The Rundown on 13 ON YOUR SIDE’s streaming services, where the audience gets to know about the past week in Michigan politics. During his endeavors as a general assignment and political reporter, he has held his passion for broadcasting government affairs and ethical journalism plays in America’s system of democratic governance.
Josh Alburtus Age
Alburtus likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 20s.
Josh Alburtus Height
Alburtus stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Josh Alburtus Family
Alburtus has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not if Alburtus has any siblings.
Josh Alburtus Husband
Alburtus is openly gay as evidenced by his Instagram post on April 3, 2022, captioned “April 2022 – 5 years out🏳️🌈 I love all of y’all in my Lawrence and GV…Those in the community who are in or out of the closet, you are valid…” During his free time, he keeps busy by hiking any of Michigan’s natural wonders, being a doting cat dad, or reading.
Josh Alburtus Net Worth
Alburtus has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Josh Alburtus Salary
Alburtus earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WZZM
Alburtus is working at WZZM where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- George Lessens
- Mark Skol
- Blake Hansen
- Juliet Dragos
- Veronica Ortega
- Emily Scarlett