Ava Firmani

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Band Photographer / Social Media Manager
June 1, 2024 - Present
Developed content ideas for recording, photography, and posting across all social media accounts for the band; edited photos for social, attended live performances to photograph and film footage; organized Google Drive folders for different performances and projects; edited social content (polls, behind-the-scenes, concert footage) and created music videos.
Social Media Management Intern at Class Act Media
December 20, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Sorted content for A-list celebrities to post on Instagram; collaborated on post ideas with interns and supervisors; created folders of selected photos from red carpet events, movie premieres and interviews; provided feedback to improve content footprint for Instagram.
Social Media Content Creator Intern at Heather De Armas Management
August 1, 2024 - Present
Behind-the-scenes photography for musicians; proposed ideas to improve Instagram feed for the management team; concert photography to build a portfolio in music photography; ideated concepts for artists to attract online attention; attended a New York Fashion Week show to coordinate backstage setup.
Photographer / Interviewer at Montclarion
September 1, 2024 - Present
Interviewed students on campus for Hawk Talks; created weekly photo essays; photographed students for Hawk Talks portraits.
Club Contributor at PRSSA
September 1, 2024 - Present
Attended workshops to understand Public Relations; participated in trips to PR headquarters for experience.
Photographer / Interviewer / Reviewer at Best Left Magazine
June 1, 2024 - Present
Met musicians to photograph portraits for interviews; prepared interview questions for video or in-person; attended live concerts to shoot in the photo pit and write concert reviews; reviewed albums and songs for articles.
Social Media Management Intern at Class Act Media
December 20, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Sorted content for A-list celebrities for Instagram; collaborated with interns/supervisors to brainstorm post ideas to connect with audiences; created folders of selected photos from red carpet events, premieres, and interviews; provided feedback to improve content footage for Instagram.
Social Media Content Creator Intern at Heather DeArm as Management
August 1, 2024 - Present
Behind-the-scenes photography and content creation for musicians; brainstormed ideas to improve Instagram feeds; built a portfolio in music photography; proposed ideas to attract online attention for new releases; attended a New York Fashion Week show to coordinate behind-the-scenes at a fashion show with designers and models.
Photographer/Interviewer/Reviewer at Best Left Magazine
June 1, 2024 - Present
Met musicians to take portraits for interviews; interviewed musicians using a prepared question list for video or in-person formats; attended live concerts to photograph in the photo pit and write concert reviews; reviewed albums and songs for articles.
Band Photographer/Social Media Manager at Best Left Magazine
June 1, 2024 - Present
Developed content concepts to record, photograph, and post across band’s social media accounts; edited photos for posting; attended live performances to photograph and film footage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Social Media and Public Relations at Montclair State University
August 1, 2022 - January 13, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Montclair State University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other