Leah

About Leah

I’ve wanted to be a reporter for as long as I can remember. I used to stand in my living room pretending my TV remote was a microphone, delivering the “news” to my family. That early passion never faded. It turned into a career built on storytelling across print, digital, and broadcast platforms.I love being hands-on in every stage of the storytelling process. I have shot, written, and edited my own news packages under deadline, always focused on the same goal. I don\'t just want to inform people, I want them to feel connected to what they are watching or reading.As a Beat Reporter covering Syracuse Football for 247Sports, I have had the opportunity to do exactly that. I attend training camp, cover press conferences, and conduct one-on-one interviews with players and coaches in a fast-paced sports media environment. Telling their stories has been an incredible experience. I went from watching the New York Jets with my dad as a child to sitting in the press box of a Division I football program. The role has strengthened my ability to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and deliver timely coverage that connects with fans.Beyond sports, I am deeply passionate about human-interest and community-driven storytelling. I have covered local initiatives and events that highlight connection and impact, reflecting both my versatility across mediums and my commitment to telling stories that matter. As a former Division National Collegiate Rugby athlete, I understand the athlete\'s perspective, which fuels my desire to continue telling impactful stories on and off the field.Positivity, teamwork, and transparency guide the way I work. My long-term goal is to build a career in professional sports media, ideally with the NFL, creating digital and broadcast content that brings powerful stories to life.

Experience

1. Beat Reporter Syracuse Football

   247sports

   Aug 2025 — Present · Syracuse, NY, US

   Provide comprehensive coverage of Syracuse football, including game day reporting, weekly press conferences, and preseason training camp coverage -Write in-depth game recaps and feature stories based on firsthand observation and postgame interviews with players and coaches -Conduct one-on-one interviews to generate exclusive insights and develop compelling story angles -Deliver live updates on social media platforms (X, Instagram) keeping audiences informed with real-time scores and injury updates -Monitor recruiting developments and roster changes via the 247 Sports digital platform -Collaborate with editors to meet publishing deadlines in a fast-paced sports media environment

Education

• East Hampton High School

  High School Diploma

• S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

  Broadcast and Digital Journalism , Sports Communication