John Patorek Profile
John Patorek is an American award-winning anchor and reporter working at WBRZ-TV serving as the co-anchor of a morning show called 2une In and as the noon and Sunday Journal anchor. He joined WBRZ-TV in July 1977.
John Patorek Career
Patorek serves as the co-anchor of a morning show called 2une In at WBRZ-TV. In addition to this role, he is also serving as the noon and Sunday Journal anchor at WBRZ-TV. Since joining WBRZ-TV, he has served in different posts including as an anchor, reporter, and director.
Patorek went to Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge where he attained his high school diploma. He, later on, joined the Missouri School of Journalism where he attained his degree in journalism. Since he began his career, he has won several awards and honors including more than 100 national, state, and local awards. Some of these awards include an Emmy for a documentary on hot air balloons, and several Associated Press awards for documentaries, features, and special medical reporting. In addition to that, he also received the 2010 Award for Excellence in Medical Journalism.
In 1981, he won the Erich Sternberg Humanitarian Award for “The Holocaust Remembered.” Patorek was also tagged one of the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1983. In 2009, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. He has also gone to different parts of the world for his coverage. Some of the places he has visited include Medjugorje, Africa, Central America, and Yugoslavia. In 2004, he was tagged one of Baton Rouge’s outstanding ‘Volunteer Activists’ for his community service.
John Patorek Age
Patorek age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Patorek is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
John Patorek Height
Patorek stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Quick Facts About Patorek
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Jackie O’Beirne-Pastorek |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
John Patorek Family
Information regarding Patorek parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
John Patorek Wife
Patorek is happily married to his wife Jackie O’Beirne-Pastorek. The couple resides in Baton Rouge and together enjoys spending time together. Whenever John is not working, he enjoys spending his free time traveling, playing guitar and piano, as well as songwriting.
John Patorek Salary
Being one of the top anchors and reporters for WBRZ-TV Patorek earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
John Patorek Net Worth
Patorek has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor and reporter.
John Patorek WBRZ-TV
Patorek is working at WBRZ-TV where he works alongside other famous WBRZ-TV anchors and reporters including;
- 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