Tommy Moe '23
For Tommy Moe ’23 , every broadcast is another opportunity to tell a story. Now entering his senior year at Syracuse University’s prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Tommy has turned a passion he first discovered behind the microphone at Gilmour Academy into experiences with Syracuse Athletics, the Cleveland Guardians and iHeartMedia in New York City. A broadcast digital journalism major, Tommy knew long before college that sports broadcasting was where he belonged. “As an avid sports fan, I watched and listened to all kinds of sporting events,” he says. “Although I knew I couldn’t play a sport professionally, I loved speaking publicly, especially about sports. My play-by-play experiences at Gilmour showed me this was something I wanted to pursue.”
summer, he interned with iHeartMedia in New York City’s podcast production department, where he developed reporting, editing and research skills while contributing to podcasts including The Clifford Show , The Away End and Raiders of the Lost . Seeing different corners of the industry has reinforced an important lesson. “The most surprising thing I’ve learned is how versatile you need to be,” Tommy says. “Broadcasting goes beyond your voice. Syracuse has shaped me into a multimedia journalist who can report, write, edit and tell stories across multiple platforms.” For Tommy, storytelling is what separates good broadcasters from great ones. “Anyone can turn on the TV and watch a game without commentators,” he says. “Broadcasters should elevate the viewing experience. Whether it’s sharing an interesting fact about a player, breaking down a key moment or weaving together a story, you’re helping bring the audience closer to the game.” That preparation often starts days before the first pitch or kickoff, as Tommy researches athletes, studies teams and looks for the stories that will resonate with viewers. Looking back, Tommy credits Gilmour with preparing him for both the academic demands of college and the realities of the profession. He points to AP Psychology with Mr. Greenfield, AP Literature with Mr. Fowler and chemistry with Mr. Brown as classes that challenged him in different ways while helping shape his confidence and work ethic. Outside the classroom, one experience stands above the rest. “When I was a freshman, GATV wasn’t even an official club,” Tommy says. “I started broadcasting games and by my sophomore
year we were building the foundation for what GATV is today.” Over four years, Tommy called more than 50 football, soccer, basketball and lacrosse games. “Repetition is one of the most important factors in broadcasting,” he says. “It’s how you find your voice, your style and your confidence. GATV gave me the opportunity to do that, and it confirmed this was the career I wanted.” His advice for current Gilmour students is to embrace every opportunity. “Be well-rounded,” Tommy says. “There are endless avenues into broadcasting, journalism and media. Learning every aspect of the industry will open doors and make you a better storyteller.” After graduation, Tommy hopes to become a play-by-play announcer for an NFL or MLB organization, with dreams of one day working for FOX Sports, NFL Network or ESPN. For Tommy, the journey that started with a headset in Gilmour’s press box is just getting started. Every game, every interview and every broadcast brings him one step closer to the career he’s dreamed about since high school.
Syracuse had always been his dream school.
“Newhouse has an exceptional communications program and is widely considered one of the best journalism and communication schools in the country,” Tommy says. “My classes, professors and hands-on media experiences have been exactly what I hoped for.” That hands-on learning has been a defining part of his college experience. Tommy has worked with Syracuse Athletics, researching storylines and writing content for the men’s basketball team while also covering games through live statistics and in-game storytelling. His internships have given him an inside look at several sides of the sports industry. During the summer of 2025, he joined the Cleveland Guardians’ corporate partnerships and hospitality team, helping coordinate premium sponsorships, ticket services and gameday operations. This
Tommy Moe ’ 23 and Eli Swirksy ’ 23 calling a Lancer football game in 2022
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