John Patorek Bio, Wiki
John Patorek is a well-known American anchor/reporter working for WBRZ News 2 in Baton Rouge, LA. serving as news director. He has been working with this station since July 1977.
John Patorek Age
Patorek is 69 years old as of 2023. He was born on the 30th of April 1954 in Baton Rouge. Accordingly, John celebrates his birthday on the 30th of April every year and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
John Patorek Height
Patorek stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1. 75 m) and weighs around 82 kg.
John Patorek Education
For his education, John went to Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge. After graduating he joined the Missouri School of Journalism where he received his degree in journalism.
John Patorek Career
Patorek works for WBRZ News 2 in Baton Rouge, LA. serving as news director. He has been a member of the WBRZ team since July 1977. During that time, John held multiple titles including anchor, reporter, and Director of News. Presently, he is the co-anchor for the famous morning show, 2une In. He also anchors WBRZ News 2 at Noon and Sunday Journal.
Upon graduating from Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge, John went on to receive his degree in journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism. He has earned over 100 state, local, and national journalism awards, including an Emmy for a documentary on hot air balloons. John has also obtained numerous Associated Press awards for documentaries, features, and special medical reporting, as well as honors from the Louisiana State Medical Society and the East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society. Most recently, he earned the 2010 Award for Excellence in Medical Journalism, in the class of TV Media, from the Louisiana State Medical Society for his medical sequence, “Reduce Your Risk.”
John was also marked with the Erich Sternberg Humanitarian Award in 1981 for his special series, “The Holocaust Remembered.” He was called one of the Amazing Young Men of America in 1983 and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges in 1976. In 2009, John earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters.
As a reporter for WBRZ, John has toured around the globe to produce special reports and documentaries. In 1992, he was the only reporter from Louisiana selected to shield Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm with a Baton Rouge-based Army Reserve unit. In August 1996, he was called an honorary member of the 321st MMC for his support, courage, and service to the unit. He has journeyed on special assignments to Medjugorje, Africa, Yugoslavia, and Central America. Celebrated for his community service, John was called one of Baton Rouge’s outstanding ‘Volunteer Activists’ for 2004.
John lives in Baton Rouge with his wife Jackie O’Beirne-Pastorek. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, songwriting, and playing the guitar and piano. Several of his songs have been published. John is inquisitive in archaeology and Spanish language studies.
John Patorek Net Worth
In John’s career as an anchor/reporter, he was able to amass a net worth between $1 Million-$ 5 million.
John Patorek Salary
Patorek acquires annual earnings that range between $ 108, 895, and $ 236, 095.
John Patorek Parents and Siblings
He was born and raised by his devoted parents in Baton Rouge, the United States. Growing up, John’s parents gave him the best nourishment and upbringing possible. Besides this, the News Director has not told much information about his father, mother, or siblings if he has any.
John Patorek Wife
Patorek is married to Jackie O’Beirne-Pastorek. The duo has been together for over three and a half decades. He and his wife reside in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
John Patorek Kids
Information on whether John and his wife have a child or not will be updated soon.
John Patorek Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Patorek is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts often. On his Twitter account, he has about 511 Followers around 1K followers on his Facebook page, and 345 followers on his Instagram account.
John Patorek WBRZ News 2
Patorek works at WBRZ News 2 where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jacelyn Wheat
- Marisa Nuzzo
- Dr. Josh Eachus
- Keller Watts
- Corey Rholdon
- Matt Trent
- Lauren Hawkins
- Katie Easter
- Falon Brown
- Brandi B. Harris
- Bess Casserleigh
- Sylvia Weatherspoon
- Michael Shingleton
- Chris Nakamoto
- Brittany Weiss
- Taylor Rubach