Julian Paras Biography
Julian Paras is an American journalist working for KOAT as a multimedia journalist since he was promoted in January 2023. He joined the station in October 2022 as a photojournalist. Previously, he worked for WHBQ FOX13 in Memphis, Tennessee as a news reporter.
Julian Paras Education
Paras joined the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in 2016. In 2020, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications.
Julian Paras Career
Paras has worked for KOAT as a multimedia journalist since he was promoted in January 2023. Upon joining the station, he initially worked as a photojournalist. The New Mexico native is happy to return home and tell stories that affect the region daily in the Land of Enchantment.
After graduating college, Paras worked as an anchor and reporter in Pocatello, Idaho. He then moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where he worked for WHBQ FOX13 as a news reporter. Following his time in Memphis, he took a brief hiatus from the news and worked in the restaurant industry as a server and delivery driver for FedEx.
Julian Paras Age
Paras was born on January 22, 1998, in the United States of America. He is 27 years old as of 2025. Paras celebrates his birthday on January 23rd, as evidenced by his Instagram post on January 23, 2025, captioned “27th birthday was a calm one but still an absolute blast. Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes, and very happy…” His X bio reads, “Born January 22, 1998.”
Julian Paras Height
Paras stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Julian Paras Family
Paras has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also unknown if Paras has any siblings.
Julian Paras Wife
Paras has been in a relationship with Vanessa Rayann since November 2023. On November 12, 2024, he posted a picture of them and captioned it, “Never have I spent a year with anyone as special as you. ❤️ here’s to the rest of our lives…” Vanessa was born on August 6, 1999, and is 25 years old as of 2024. He wished her a happy 25th birthday via an Instagram post on August 6, 2024. a A gym rat, he is at the local gym half the time. His hobbies include playing video games, reading, playing guitar, being foodie, and cooking.
Julian Paras Net Worth
Paras has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Julian Paras Salary
Paras earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Julian Paras KOAT
Paras is working at KOAT where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Ron Burke
- Royale Da
- Todd Kurtz
- Sasha Lenninger
- Shelly Ribando
- Doug Fernandez
- Darlene Melendez
- Natalie Bode
- Byron Morton
- Eric Green
- Aliyah Chavez