BRYAN BECKLEY
*** ****** ******, ***** *****, NJ 08805
ad4q8y@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
With a diverse and versatile background, I have over 15 years of media and publishing experience. I am comfortable working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with editors, designers and production. I possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to problem solve and pay close attention to detail. I am seeking a role that combines the visual aspects of communication, media and web design to shape storytelling and create compelling content. I am adept at conducting interviews with celebrities from all aspects of the entertainment industry.
EXPERIENCE
Liquid Church - Front Desk & Event Coordinator/Communications Support
Parsippany, NJ • 03/2022 - Current
Orchestrate successful execution of various special events and programs, ensuring seamless coordination from planning stages to implementation resulting in positive feedback from attendees
Successfully craft concise and engaging YouTube video summaries, optimizing content to captivate and inform audiences, resulting in increased viewer engagement and retention
Excel in providing professional guest experiences by efficiently greeting and assisting visitors during check-in
Bring people together by leading a high school and men’s small groups creating space for community, growth, and support
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication skills adeptly conveying information and fostering positive relationships with colleagues contributing to a collaborative and cohesive work environment
Play an integral role on the Production Team, operating the teleprompter and assisting with lyrics and graphics for Worship rehearsals
A360 Media Inc. - Senior Photo Editor
New York, NY • 05/2007 - 10/2023
Elevated online presence and engagement for soapoperadigest.com by producing captivating and published stories and photo galleries, resulting in increased website traffic and reader satisfaction
Directed social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)
Enhanced visual storytelling and editorial quality by meticulously curating and incorporating compelling imagery into print and online publications, elevating overall reader experience and reinforcing the publication’s aesthetic appeal
Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and efficiency by consistently adhering to budgetary constraints while delivering high-quality content for each issue, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial sustainability for the publication
Self Employed Writer - Author
Bound Brook, NJ • 11/2020 - Current
Worship & Word published October 2023;
See Us Rise: AAPI Resilience & Representation in Entertainment published in October 2023
Our Walk With Him published in September 2022
A Time To Heal: Stories of Hope & Inspiration published in November of 2020
The Actor's Audience (www.theactorsaudience.com) - Interviewer
Bound Brook, NJ • 09/2012 - Current
Secured exclusive interviews with talent across stage, television, film, news and literature, enhancing the website’s reputation as a premier source for insightful and engaging content
Fostered collaborative relationships with publicists, managers, and agents, facilitating seamless coordination and ensuring access to a diverse array of interviews
Produced compelling and polished interview content through meticulous research, editing, and publication, resulting in increased audience engagement and recognition for both the interviewees and the website
EDUCATION
Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
WordPress
iMovie
iCue