Resume
Becca Beckas
Beccabeckas@gmail.com
Instagram: beccabeckas
Education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
September 2023 - Present
B.S. Visual Communications
Major: Photojournalism
Minor: Business
Clubs/Organizations
NPPA - Syracuse Student Chapter
Syracuse Fashion and Design Society
Jerk Magazine
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity
Technical Skills
Adobe Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro, & Photoshop
Profoto strobe and lighting equipment
Cinematography
Digital and Analog Photography
Video Editing & Post-Production
Experience
Assistant Visuals Editor for The NewsHouse.com
March 2026 - Present
Work alongside the Lead Visuals Editor to learn website formatting and editing, visual production and editing for publishing, and further advance photography skills
Design photo layouts for digital articles to be published on The NewsHouse.com website
Assist in assigning photographers to assignments and consistently update assignment sheets
Apprentice Director of Photography for Syracuse Fashion and Design Society
February 2026 - Present
Shadow the current directors to learn the role and management of the photography team
Mentor the photography team to use Profoto lighting equipment, as well as studio management
Work alongside Creative Directors to plan and design photo shoots for the organization’s social media and website
Produce quality photographs to showcase student work and promote the organization’s bi-annual fashion shows.
Vice President of the Syracuse National Press Photographers Association Chapter
January 2026 - Present
Organize and lead the Syracuse University chapter of the NPPA to support and mentor student photographers.
Plan events and hold bi-weekly meetings to retain involvement and interest
Conduct outreach to Syracuse alumni, as well as local photojournalists
Allegheny County Office of Marketing and Special Events - Photography/Video Intern
May 2025 - August 2025
Worked collaboratively with the various departments across the county to produce content for individual needs.
Photographed, filmed, and documented events happening across Allegheny County to use for marketing, social media, documentation, and personal use within the county.