Mark Ockerbloom Biography
Mark Ockerbloom is an Emmy-Award-winning journalist for Boston 25 News who co-anchors Boston 25 News at 5,6, 10, and 11 newscasts. He has been with the station since 2004 and is one of the Boston area’s most respected journalists.
He is a Winchester native, Massachusetts. Growing up in a newspaper family, he has always been intrigued by current events. He knows the type of trust viewers place in newscasters and the passion with which they follow local news. From sports to politics, Mark’s depth of knowledge about the Boston area adds keen insight to many of the stories he covers.
Major stories he has covered over the years include the Boston Marathon Bombings, the Aaron Hernandez trial, and the funeral for former President George H. W. Bush. In addition, he has covered several Patriots’ Super Bowls and Red Sox World Series as well as all of the victory parades that followed.
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Prior to coming to WFXT, he anchored evening sportscasts and co-hosted a nightly sports show at NECN. He also worked at KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City before coming home to New England where he was named Oklahoma’s Sportscaster of the Year. Furthermore, he got his start in his career as a TV sportscaster at WMUR in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Throughout his career, he has received a number of awards. He has received broadcasting awards from the Associated Press and The Society of Professional Journalists. In 2010, he received a Boston/New England Emmy for Best News Anchor and in 2017, he took home another Emmy for his coverage of the State Police Overtime Scandal. In 2019, he captured a third Emmy for his coverage of the Merrimack Valley Explosions.
Ockerbloom is a BC High and Providence College graduate and is an active supporter of JDRF, NAMI, Special Olympics Massachusetts, and Medfield Public Schools. In addition, he volunteers at the Pan-Mass Challenge in honor of his older brother, who lost his battle with cancer in 2004. When not working, he enjoys playing hockey, softball, fishing, and golf.
Mark Ockerbloom Age
How old is Mark Ockerbloom? Ockerbloom was born and raised in Winchester, Massachusetts, the United States. However, his current age and birthdate are not known. For this, it has been difficult to know when he celebrates his birthday.
Mark Ockerbloom Height
Ockerbloom stands at an average height and is of moderate weight. However, due to his secretive nature, his body measurements are not available.
Mark Ockerbloom Family
Ockerbloom had an older brother Carl whom he lost in 2004 due to cancer. He volunteers at the Pan-Mass Challenge in honor of his brother. Further information on his family will be updated soon.
Mark Ockerbloom Wife
Ockerbloom is a married man. He is happily married to his loving wife, Marysia Sikora Ockerbloom. They are blessed with three daughters, Allison, Juliana, and Alena. This happy family currently resides in the Boston area, in the United States.
Mark Ockerbloom Net Worth
Ockerbloom has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million. His main source of income is his career as a journalist at Boston 25.
Mark Ockerbloom Salary
Ockerbloom being a Boston 25 employee receives an estimated annual salary of between $20, 000-$100, 000.
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