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

  • The NewsHouse.com

  • 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.