Emma Decasa
Photographer & Social Content Creator
EXPERIENCE 
New York Jets
Photography Intern — Florham Park, NJ 
June 2025 - Present 
•  Supported photography strategy and execution across live NFL games, practices, studio shoots, sponsorship activations, and community events, including the Jets’ international events and the 2025 NFL London Games matchup.
Edited, metadata-tagged, and archived 15,000+ images using PhotoShelter & Socialie, INFLCR, Photo Mechanic, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborated with social, video, and marketing teams to plan real-time coverage and maximize asset utilization across digital and social platforms.


Washington State University Athletics 
Football Creative Lead Photographer — Pullman, WA 
January 2024 - May 2025 
• Led photography capture and live gameday coverage for social publishing, marketing, and recruiting across WSU Football game days, media days, workouts, practices, studio shoots, recruiting shoots, travel, community events, the 2024 Holiday Bowl, and the 2024 and 2025 NFL Pro Days. 
• Delivered and archived 12,000+ edited images with metadata tagging through the Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom & Photoshop) and INFLCR.
• Directed and produced photography for uniform reveals and seasonal campaigns, maintaining consistent branding and visual standards. 

Men’s Basketball Social Media Manager — Pullman, WA
September 2023 - May 2025 
• Spearheaded photography and social video capture of Reels, Stories, and carousel posts during games, practices, and events. 
• Co-managed team Instagram and Twitter/X platforms in support of media days, seasonal digital strategies, and social content planning. 
• Operated independently in fast-paced live environments while managing shifting priorities and tight deadlines.


College Football Playoff 
Photographer and Social Content Producer — Atlanta, GA 
December 2024 - January 2025 
• Captured and edited 5,000+ photos across the College Football Playoff 2025 National Championship game and surrounding live events, prioritizing global social and community engagement.
• Delivered rapid-turnaround imagery for real-time social publishing during nationally televised games and bowl matchups.


Washington State University 
Men’s Lacrosse Club Team Photographer & Social Media Manager — Pullman, WA
August 2023 - May 2025
• Produced photography for practices, pre-season scrimmages, headshots, media day, and games with live gameday coverage.
• Led social media and visual design strategy, increasing Instagram following by 40% and boosting community support.


The Michigan Daily 
Staff Photographer — Ann Arbor, MI 
September 2022 - December 2022 
• Photographed weekly news assignments, collegiate sports, and campus life for print and digital publication.
• Collaborated on editorial photo projects, including “Best of Ann Arbor” and annual staff showcases.



ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE 
Crimson Creative Student Advertising Firm 
Agency Member — Pullman, WA 
August 2024 - May 2025 
• Created digital media content and developed strategic campaigns for various clients, including Moscow Food Co-Op, Tyler Stone Enterprises, and the Washington State University Peter Hooper Geoanalytical Laboratory.


The Daily Evergreen
Staff Photographer — Pullman, WA
October 2023 - May 2025
• Produced editorial photography for Washington State University NCAA sports, campus events, and news for print and digital publication.



EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication
Washington State University — Pullman, WA 
Emphasis: Advertising | Minor: Sports Communication
Awards: Summa Cum Laude Honors, Edward R. Murrow College Top Senior in Advertising, Murrow College Top Scholar, WSU President’s Honor Roll in Fall 2023-Spring 2025, Glenn Terrell Presidential Scholar



SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS 
Skills: Live Event Coverage, Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Mechanic, PhotoShelter & Socialie, INFLCR, Digital Asset Management, Metadata & Archival Organization, Studio Photography & Lighting, Live Transmitting & FTP Systems, Google & Microsoft Suites, Photography Production, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Facebook
Certifications: Stukent Digital Marketing Certification (2024)

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