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Thomas Beckley-forest is a seasoned production professional with a strong foundation in journalism and media studies. Holding a degree in Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Thomas honed his skills in reporting, videography, and newswriting. His experience as a correspondent for a TV news show and staff writer/columnist for a daily newspaper further solidified his expertise in storytelling and communication. Throughout his career, Thomas has worked on various high-profile projects, including campaigns for prominent brands like Ulta Beauty and TV shows like "Succession" and "The Tamron Hall Show." His proficiency in languages, including elementary Spanish and limited Italian, has enabled him to effectively collaborate with international teams and clients. As a certified CPR/AED/Lifeguarding/Water Safety Instructor, Thomas brings a unique set of skills to the table, ensuring his work is not only engaging but also safe and responsible.

Credentials

  • CPR/AED/Lifegarding/Water Safety Instructor
    Red Cross

Experience

  • 19th & Park Inc.
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • Jul 2023 - Jul 2023
      • New York, New York, United States

      Ulta Beauty 2023 Campaign Shoot

  • ITV America
    • Stamford, Connecticut, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
      • Stamford, Connecticut, United States

      Baked and Afraid S1

  • Disney General Entertainment Content
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • May 2023 - Jun 2023
      • New York, New York, United States

      The Tamron Hall Show (ABC)

  • Marvel Entertainment
    • New York City Metropolitan Area
    • Production Assistant
      • Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
      • New York City Metropolitan Area

      Daredevil -Freelance Addl (dayplayer)

  • Big Indie
    • Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • May 2023 - May 2023
      • Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

      42.6 Years (defunct/shelved)<br>Office PA/Runner (Production Dept FT Staff Position)

  • HBO
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
      • New York, New York, United States

      Succession S4FT Staff

  • Closer Media
    • New Jersey, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • Sep 2022 - Oct 2022
      • New Jersey, United States

      Ezra (2022)<br>FT Staff

  • Netflix
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • May 2022 - Jul 2022
      • New York, New York, United States

      Maestro (2022)FT Staff Position

  • Miramax
    • New Jersey, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      • New Jersey, United States

      The Home (2022)FT Staff Position

  • CBS Studios
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Production Assistant
      • Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
      • New York, New York, United States

      Most Dangerous Game S2

  • Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc.
    • Buffalo, New York, United States
    • Multimedia Journalist/Press Agent
      • May 2021 - Sep 2021
      • Buffalo, New York, United States
  • HiOperator
    • Buffalo, New York, United States
    • Customer Happiness Engineer
      • Sep 2020 - May 2021
      • Buffalo, New York, United States

      -Represented several companies in different industries (sports media, transportation, publishing, and e-commerce, to name a few), worked with their customers over email and phone to resolve issues-Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.

  • U.S. Census Bureau
    • Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area
    • Enumerator
      • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
      • Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

      -Administered census interviews with City of Buffalo residents, providing statistical data for federal funding and electoral redistricting-Coordinated with residents and landlords to obtain demographic information and combat the city's historically low response rate.

  • Buffalo Law Journal/Buffalo Business First
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Assistant to General Manager/Law Clerk/Research & Advertising Specialist
      • Oct 2019 - May 2020
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Served as an assistant to the General Manager of the Buffalo Law Journal (subsequently Buffalo Business First, post-merger. Assisted with research, compiling data from various government agencies and official records, and other tasks relevant to the publication. Also handled all advertisements a...

  • Carima For Senate
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Communications Director
      • Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      -Managed and produced content for all the campaign&#39;s social media channels, updated campaign website, and also implemented a targeted advertising campaign across all channels. -Wrote all press releases and served as the campaign&#39;s primary press contact.-Helped to arrange and promote event...

  • Perception Magazine
    • Syracuse, New York Area
    • Head Editor
      • Oct 2015 - May 2018
      • Syracuse, New York Area

      A hands-on role directing the magazine's team of editors in the process of organizing and copy-editing content. My duties also included reviewing and approving all edits, helping with content selection and participating in outreach and distribution of the magazine.

    • Editorial Intern
      • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
      • New York, NY

      -Reviewed and reported on a range of fiction and nonfiction submissions, rejecting or recommending them for purchase-Managed correspondence between FSG and its network of associated agents, authors, journalists, and influencers-Assisted the Marketing Department with several initiatives, also gene...

  • Zest Magazine
    • Syracuse, New York Area
    • Senior Culture Editor
      • Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
      • Syracuse, New York Area

      Pitching and writing stories, assigning and coaching writers with pieces, editing and reviewing pieces for publication.

  • CitrusTV
    • Syracuse, New York Area
    • Correspondent
      • Jan 2015 - May 2016
      • Syracuse, New York Area

      Duties as a correspondent involved researching and executing on-air TV segments about news and politics for a show, Talking Points, often working with colleagues to create segments. Additional off-air duties included various production roles; running camera, operating graphic and audio tech, etc.

  • The Daily Orange
    • Syracuse, New York Area
    • Staff Writer/Columnist
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
      • Syracuse, New York Area

      -Researching, interviewing, writing and editing for a variety of articles primarily in the News and Feature sections-Writing a weekly column on the political scene

  • The Public (weekly newspaper)
    • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
    • Intern/Contributor
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      • Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

      Seeking out various stories throughout the city, communicating with editors and occasionally assisting them in projects. Subsequently wrote articles on a freelance basis and published several pieces in print and online.

Education

  • 2014 - 2018
    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
  • 2014 - 2018
    Syracuse University
  • 2010 - 2014
    Canisius High School

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