John Dias Biography
John Dias is a 3x Emmy Award-winning Journalist working at WCBS-TV CBS News affiliate serving as a reporter since he became part of the network in November 2017. Formerly, Dias worked at News 12 Networks working as a reporter.
Education | Career
Dias completed his education at Sachem High School, afterward, he received his Magna Cum Laude degree in journalism and communication from the University of Albany and also pursued a Political Science minor as well. He balanced coursework and full-time employment as a web producer for Albany, New York’s News10 ABC, during his final year.
Dias is presently working as a reporter for WCBS-TV which is an affiliate of CBS News, since he joined the station in November of the year 2017. As a multimedia journalist, he was hired by Grand Junction, Colorado’s KREX-TV, for his first on-air position. He covered politics, wildfire chases, and historical tales like the Aurora Theater shooting there. His own stories were written, filmed, and edited.
John obtained employment as an anchor and reporter for News 12 Networks for over five years before transferring to CBS New York. Throughout his time there, he covered crime and breaking news. He was the first to report on the deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak in the Bronx and the largest-ever gang takeover to occur in New York City.
John Dias Hobbies
Dias enjoys taking trips with his loved ones and pals when he’s not researching news articles. His two favorite spots on earth are Telluride, Colorado, and Montauk, New York. He runs frequently, and in 2019 he finished his first marathon. John claims that WSHR, their radio show, sparked his interest in broadcast journalism. He loves covering news in the Tri-State Area and grew up watching CBS New York.
At CBS News, John works with the following personalities;
- Chris Wragge
- Elijah Westbrook
- Doug Williams
- Lisa Rozner
- Kristine Johnson
- Christine Sloan
- Dana Tyler
- Jessica Moore
- Jessi Mitchell
- Jennifer McLogan
Parents | Family
Dias was born and brought up in Long Island by his parents Mr. Dias who is his late father, Jackie Dias who is his mother, and Ali who is his sister.
John Dias Age
Dias is 34 years old as of the year 2023, he was born in 1989 in Long Island, United States of America.
Gay Partner
Dias is openly gay and he is married to Jason Bachman. His husband turned 50 years old on the 14th of January 2024. Along with his spouse and their dog, Belle, Dias resides on the Upper West Side. They do not talk about having kids, or whether they plan to adopt any.
John Dias Salary
Dias‘s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Dias has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. His primary source of income is working as a Reporter.
Social Media Platforms
John is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 3100 followers on Instagram, over 7800 followers on Facebook, and 2200 followers on Twitter.
6 Quick Facts About John
- Age: 34 years old as of 2023
- Marital Status: Married to his Gay Partner
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $55, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches tall