Leah Becerra Email & Phone Number

Columbia, MO, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts

Cambridge, Massachusetts

I handled Nieman Foundation's digital strategy — from social media to search engine optimization, analytics to multimedia production — while also working with the foundation's publications and its fellows.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

In this volunteer role with KCWIT, a non-profit working to grow the number of women in technology careers in Kansas City area, I created the organization's monthly member and general audience newsletters. I also worked with the marketing and operations teams to help promote and grow the organization.

Kansas City, Missouri

At The Star, I helped shape readers’ digital experiences across all platforms. I also edited the breaking news reporting team on Fridays. Additionally, I co-hosted and produced The Star's news and politics podcast Deep Background. And I edited and produced SportsBeat KC, a daily sports podcast.

Columbia, Missouri Area

Pitched, wrote, edited, anchored and produced technology and business reports for streaming video platforms and television.

Wrote about technology, apps and daily news topics.

Omaha, Nebraska

Wrote, edited and published content online daily. I designed and developed web projects for a more impactful reader experience on some enterprise projects. I also managed Omaha.com and various social media accounts belonging to the newspaper. Additionally, I served as the Sunday morning breaking news editor. I also wrote news scripts for and hosted the.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Created static and interactive graphics, wrote articles, designed web projects and videos for local and national stories.

Columbia, MO

Production assistance in RJI's studio for live tapings of KBIA's show Intersection. The program was consumed via internet livestream, local broadcast television and listened to on local radio.

Columbia, MO

I worked in almost every position on the sales floor at Best Buy but my last position was with the Geek Squad. I spent the majority of my time with the company working in sections dealing with computers, cameras and mobile devices. My specialty was training shoppers how to use the devices and programs they purchased, which resulted in lower return rates on.

Bloomington, Indiana

I was a DJ for three shows (one each semester), each show was a 2-hour slot, occurring once a week.

Bloomington, Indiana

Wrote daily for the newspaper's features section and Instride Magazine. Content was published in print and online.

Bachelor Of Journalism, Multimedia Reporting, Producing And Editing

Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalists, Reynold's Journalism Institute Production Assistant, Newsy intern/staffer.

Journalism

Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalists, WIUX

Education record

Activities and Societies: Marching band 2004-2006, Volleyball 2004-2005, Swimming 2004-2008, Jazz band 2006-2008, Newspaper writer/editor.