Emma Decasa
Photographer & Social Content Creator
EXPERIENCE 
New York Jets
Photography Intern — Florham Park, NJ 
June 2025 - Present 
• Contribute to end-to-end photography operations across NFL games, practices, studio shoots, sponsorship activations, and
community events, including the Jets’ international events and matchup of the 2025 NFL London Games.
• Deliver high-impact, brand-aligned imagery utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite in real time for digital, social, and
marketing distribution, with 15,000+ images produced in-season.
• Aid management and maintenance of a high-volume digital asset library with precise metadata and efficient DAM
workflows utilizing PhotoShelter, Socialie, INFLCR, and Photo Mechanic.
• Collaborate with digital, social, and content teams to execute integrated storytelling strategies and maximize content
performance.
• Support studio production, lighting execution, and equipment oversight in fast-paced environments.



Washington State University Athletics 
Football Creative Lead Photographer — Pullman, WA 
January 2024 - May 2025 
• Led all photography strategy and execution for a Division I football program, overseeing coverage across games, practices,
recruiting, and tentpole events, including the 2024 Holiday Bowl and NFL Pro Days.
• Directed and assisted execution of media days, recruiting shoots, and branded campaigns from concept through delivery.
• Produced and managed 12,000+ image assets with accurate metadata for social publishing, recruiting, NIL, and marketing.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with creative, communications, and digital teams to align photography with program-wide
branding and storytelling goals.
• Operated as visual lead in high-pressure environments, making real-time creative decisions and prioritizing deliverables.


Men’s Basketball Social Media Manager — Pullman, WA
September 2023 - May 2025 
• Led photography capture for Division I basketball across games, pregame, practices, and special events.
• Operated independently as the primary in-game photographer for basketball while managing real-time content delivery.
• Co-managed Instagram and Twitter/X, aligning photography with content strategy to drive fan engagement, recruiting,
and brand growth.


College Football Playoff 
Photographer and Social Content Producer — Atlanta, GA 
December 2024 - January 2025 
• Captured the College Football Playoff 2025 National Championship game and promotional events, producing 5,000+
images across high-profile moments.
• Delivered live, rapid-turnaround imagery for 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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