Master’s Alumni Profile: Tommy Hogan G’22

Tommy Hogan

Newhouse Master’s Program: Television, Radio and Film
Current Position: Sports Producer at the New York Post

How did you land your current position? 

I started as a production assistant (PA) at the New York Post in 2022 and now I’m a producer. I found the PA job on LinkedIn and continued to email my now boss, Warren Cohen, about my strong interest in the position before and throughout the interview process. Before working at the Post, I was a producer and co-host on ESPN Radio Syracuse.  

What is an average day like for you on the job? 

I work the night shift, so I go into the office at 4 p.m. on weekdays and start the day by talking with my day shift co-workers about their workday and whatever is going on in the sports world. Then, I get settled in and have a conversation with the night shift producer and associate producer about our plan for the night. I see which local teams spoke to the media that day and if there’s a story that would benefit with an interview by a New York Post writer. After that, I scour the internet for videos in the sports world from that day and work with our digital host to start producing and editing YouTube shorts. 

How do you feel Newhouse prepared you for your current position? 

Newhouse gave me a sense for what the daily production conversations would feel and sound like. I now have the confidence to interject when I have an opinion about something we are working on. A big part of my job has become editing YouTube shorts, and I was introduced to editing on Adobe Premiere at Newhouse—a program I now use at work.  

Did Newhouse open your eyes to new professions or aspects of your field you may have not considered when applying?  

I never was exposed or interested in video editing before Newhouse, now it is my favorite part of my job at the New York Post. I also never knew I was interested in live TV production before Newhouse. Multi-Camera TV Production was my favorite class while at Newhouse. All the different aspects that go into creating live TV and the teamwork that needed to go into it for it to be quality content blew me away.   

What are the moments of your career so far that have been the most important? 

NFL and NBA Draft nights are always the most fun because of the anticipation…and New York teams are usually picking pretty high.  

What unique features encouraged you to apply to your graduate program? 

Working in radio at the time made the television, radio and film program very attractive. I gained an interest in radio while getting my undergraduate degree at Syracuse University but knowing that radio was a dying medium, I hoped to learn more about its transition into the digital world.  

Did you take advantage of the Newhouse Career Development Center?

The Newhouse Career Development Center aided me tremendously in improving my resume to make it more professional when I was applying for jobs. 

What are some of the obstacles and misconceptions that students should be aware of when it comes to your field?

Working in sports means you must always be ready for news to break, especially in New York where there are many teams, and all the fan bases are extremely passionate.  

What advice do you have for current or incoming students? 

Try your best to make connections with people in your industry because that will always be helpful down the road. Multi-Camera TV Production is my favorite class I have ever taken, graduate or undergraduate. It is great exposure to how live television works and forces you to build relationships with classmates.