Peter Elliott

Multimedia Journalist, host, and broadcaster

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Player profile: Cole Kirst Leads Syracuse Lacrosse With His Laugh (5/2/23)

In Spring 2023, I covered the historic Syracuse University men’s lacrosse program for CitrusTV, and produced this profile on Cole Kirst, a graduate transfer from Lehigh, who quickly became a fan favorite among the Orange faithful.


Event Coverage: New Syracuse Football Head Coach Fran Brown Makes Strong First Impression (12/7/23)

In his introductory press conference, new Syracuse University football head coach Fran Brown spoke off the cuff and from the heart, promising that he's "here for life." Following my live hit for our CitrusTV Special Report, I filed this report from South Campus.


Film Review: Garrett Shrader's Trickery Makes SU the "Faking Capital of the World" (9/30/23)

After Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader successfully pulled off a pair of bootleg fakes against Purdue, head coach Dino Babers declared that SU was the “faking capital of the world.” I put Babers’ claim to the test and analyzed Syracuse’s history of deception for this in-depth piece ahead of the Orange’s showdown with Clemson.


Game Preview: season opener against colgate is full circle moment for Dino babers (9/2/23)

Ahead of the season opener for the Syracuse football team, I traveled to Hamilton, NY to interview Colgate head coach Stan Dakosty. He was on staff the last time the Raiders played the Orange in 2016, which was the first game Dino Babers coached for SU.


News Story: Hobie Wave Regatta Brings Sailers to Once-Polluted Lake (9/13/23)

Onondaga Lake in Syracuse used to be one of the most polluted lakes in the country, but after decades of cleanup, it’s finally safe to sail on. In September 2023, the Onondaga Yacht Club held the largest regatta in its history, featuring 45 competitors from around the country. I voiced, wrote, shot, and edited this package on a day-turn for NCC News, the student-run news source at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School.


Feature: Vermont Lacrosse Player Shares Special Connection with Coach (2/4/23)

As a beat reporter covering the Syracuse men's lacrosse team, I honed in on a challenge the Orange would face in its 2023 season opener: Vermont faceoff specialist Tommy Burke. The senior, who owns every program record for faceoffs, found his way to Burlington through a connection he shared with UVM head coach Chris Feifs. Both attended Camp Dudley — the oldest continually running boys camp in America — located in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. For this lengthier feature, I talked with Feifs about their shared link and what Burke has meant for the Vermont program.


Behind the Lens: My Sports Videography Reel (3/25/23)

In addition to my work in from of the camera as a reporter and anchor, I have extensive experience behind the camera as a senior sports photographer for CitrusTV. This reel includes footage I shot of men’s basketball, lacrosse, and soccer games. For my work, I earned a nomination for the station’s “Best Photographer” award.


Mini-Documentary: What Is The Future Of Sports Media? (6/21/19)

As an aspiring sports journalist, I pay close attention to industry trends within the sports media world. That’s why I interviewed two working professionals to get an inside look at what the future holds: T.K. Gore, the Director of Business Development at ComScore, and Rick Pizzo, a senior anchor at the Big Ten Network.


Lake Forest High School Basketball Game Recap (12/3/19)

I recorded game footage, interviews, and a stand-up shot for this comprehensive Lake Forest High School basketball game report.


Peter Turelli Mic'd Up - Lake Forest High School Baseball (5/31/19)

One of the most popular videos I have produced, my video featuring Peter Turelli ― the ever-eccentric Lake Forest baseball player ― wearing a microphone during a game has garnered over 55,000 views.


Documentary: Top Ten Best NBA Players of All-time (6/10/17)

In eighth grade, as art of a year-ending “passion project,” I produced a 21-minute documentary on the ten greatest players in NBA history. I interviewed a number of decorated journalists who covered the players we selected, including Rick Telander, Mike Lynch, and Don Harris.


Chicago Blackhawks game recap (2/23/18)

As a freshman in high school, I was credentialed to cover the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on February 23, 2018.


LFHS ELS basketball game recap (2/25/20)

My video recapping Lake Forest High School’s annual ELS basketball game won an award from the Student News Organization for being an outstanding multimedia story.