John Pastorek Biography
John Pastorek is a veteran award-winning journalist who serves as an anchor at the ABC affiliate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, WBRZ-TV. He has worked with WBRZ-TV for close to 5 decades holding several titles including reporter, anchor, and Director of News.
His excellence in what he does has made him a recipient of several awards amounting to more than 100 local, state, and national journalism awards. He got an Emmy for a documentary on hot air balloons. For documentaries, features, and special medical reporting, Pastorek has received numerous Associated Press awards. he has also received awards from the East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society and the Louisiana State Medical Society.
For his medical series “Reduce Your Risk”, he won the 2010 Award for Excellence in Medical Journalism, in the category of Television Media, from the Louisiana State Medical Society. In 2004, Pastorek was named one of Baton Rouge’s outstanding ‘Volunteer Activists’ for his community service.
John Pastorek Age
Pastorek is 69 years old as of 2023. He was born on April 30, 1954, in Baton Rouge. John celebrates his birthday on 30th April every year.
John Pastorek Height
Pastorek stands at an approximate height of 1.72 m (5 feet 6 inches).
John Pastorek Family
Pastorek was born in Baton Rouge. However, he has kept his personal life very private. He has not disclosed any information regarding his parents and siblings.
John Pastorek Wife
Pastorek is married to the love of his life Jackie O’Beirne-Pastorek. The couple lives in Baton Rouge. John is a music lover who writes songs and plays the piano and guitar in his spare time. He also enjoys traveling.
John Pastorek Net Worth
Pastorek has an estimated net worth that ranges between $1 million to $5 million. He has amassed his wealth through his great and successful career as a reporter, anchor, and Director of News.
John Pastorek Salary
Pastorek receives an annual salary ranging between $49,371 to $81,179, according to the anchor’s salaries in Baton Rouge.
John Pastorek Education
Pastorek attended Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge. He later joined the Missouri School of Journalism where he received his degree in journalism.
John Pastorek Career
Pastorek’s television career has been on WBRZ-TV. He has held many titles while here over the years. In 1981, he was honored with the Erich Sternberg Humanitarian Award for his special series, “The Holocaust Remembered. In 1983, he was named one of the Outstanding Young Men of America. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in 2009.
Pastorek has traveled around the world as a reporter producing special reports and documentaries. He was also the only reporter from Louisiana chosen to cover Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm with a Baton Rouge-based Army Reserve unit. Patorek was named an honorary member of the 321st MMC for his courage, support, and service to the unit in August 1996.
He has also traveled across continents on special assignments to Central America, Africa, Yugoslavia, and Medjugorje.
John Pastorek WBRZ-TV
Pastorek joined the WBRZ-TV family in July 1977. He now serves as the co-anchor for the popular morning show, 2une In, and also anchor of WBRZ News 2 at Noon and Sunday Journal.
He works alongside other famous WBRZ-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Matt Trent
- Michael Shingleton
- Brittany Weiss
- Bess Casserleigh
- Dr. Josh Eachus
- Brandi B. Harris
- Jacelyn Wheat
- Falon Brown
- Keller Watts
- Katie Easter
- Marisa Nuzzo
- Taylor Rubac
- Lauren Hawkins
- Sylvia Weatherspoon
- Corey Rholdon
- Chris Nakamoto