Education:
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University | May 2027
B.S.: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism | Minor: Marketing GPA 3.9 | Dean’s List (all semesters) | Leadership Scholar | Success Scholar
Contact:
315-982-8982
jmsents@syr.edu
Syracuse, NY
Skills:
♦ Photography
♦ Adobe Creative Suite
♦ Canva
♦ Presentation Making
♦ Editing
♦ News Writing
♦ Feature Writing
♦ Leadership
♦ HTML / CSS
Activities:
♦ Moody Magazine
♦ Baked Magazine
♦ Zipped Magazine
♦ Jerk Magazine
♦ 20 Watts Magazine
♦ Daily Orange Photo
Experience:
Co-Editor in Chief | Sapphic Magazine Syracuse, NY | October 2024 - Present
♦ Lead a publication of 40+ Syracuse University students who align with the Sapphic community
♦ Develop themes for quarterly issues and organize deadlines across committees
♦ Oversee and aid members in creative direction, styling and set design for photo shoots
♦ Manage bi-annual applications and select new members
♦ Approve pitches and edit writing drafts
Photographer and Writer | Newshouse Syracuse, NY | November 2024 - Present
♦ Attend concerts in the Syracuse area to photograph and report on music artists for the entertainment section
♦ Edited raw photos in Adobe Lightroom for publishing
Section Editor | The Good Life Magazine Syracuse, NY | January 2025 - Present
♦ Edit pieces for the lifestyle section in a student run solutions-based magazine
♦ Communicate with writers to problem solve story revisions and deadlines
Radio DJ and Press | WJPZ / Z89 Syracuse, NY | October 2023 - Present
♦ Photograph concerts and write articles for the press team
♦ Completed a four week training for the FCC requirement for the iHeart Radio affiliate station
♦ Host one hour shifts on a weekly basis, discussing entertainment news with fellow DJs on live air
Sales Associate | Label Shopper Whitesboro, NY | May 2021 - Present
♦ Balance cash register against daily receipts
♦ Open and close the store efficiently with the company’s protocols on computers and credit machines
♦ Utilize confident, professional interpersonal skills to provide customer service to all patrons
♦ Maintain the cleanliness of the store and fulfill janitorial duties
♦ Efficiently process clothing by following company inventory protocols
♦ Provide information over the phone to inquiring customers and managers