Mark Zoromski

Mark Zoromski shaped Wisconsin broadcasting as a journalist and educator. Beginning as a producer at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire and WLUK-TV in Green Bay, he later became a newsroom leader at WITI-TV in Milwaukee (1983-1997). There, his editorial expertise and innovation shaped news coverage. He created a statewide microwave news network, helped establish the Wisconsin Election Service, and served as broadcast pool coordinator for the Jeffrey Dahmer trial, earning accolades from the Wisconsin Supreme Court. 

Zoromski’s true calling emerged in education. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1997-2016), he built PantherVision, a student newscast that made history by becoming the only collegiate news organization to win a professional national Edward R. Murrow Award. At Marquette University (2016-2022), he modernized student media and fostered a culture of excellence, leading to the Marquette Wire being named one of the top five student media organizations in the country. He earned teaching excellence awards from both universities.

In retirement, Zoromski continues to elevate broadcasting. As Chair of the WBA Education Committee, he oversees the Student Forum and established the Boyd Huppert debt relief grant and writing awards. Zoromski remains active with the Milwaukee Press Club and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Respected for his high standards, compassion, commitment to ethical journalism and helping future journalists, Mark Zoromski has left an enduring impact on Wisconsin broadcasting.