LaShea Johnson
Boston,MA
Summary
Skilled Videographer, Filmmaker, and Digital Media Guru with 10 years of experience. Sets up and operates equipment, edits final videos, adds special effects, and directs talent working in public service, universities, as well as marketing and advertisement companies. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Videographer
Mayor's Office - City of Boston
01.2022 - Current
- Creates and develops original video content for Mayor Wu and the Mayor's Office, focusing on social media-first videos showcasing the Mayor's policy priorities and City services
- Manages the video production process, including identifying stories, pre-interviewing subjects, scripting, scheduling shoots, and overseeing production
- Edits video projects and oversees other team members' edits, to provide creative direction and feedback when applicable
- Manages video and camera equipment, recommending additional equipment where needed
- Leads on audio, video, and lighting setup across video projects and runs the camera at every taping
- Collaborates with Creative Director & Chief of Communications on video ideation and production, including writing & editing scripts, casting projects, and interviewing subjects
- Provides post-production support, such as ingesting, syncing and organizing footage, creating string outs and selects, editing first cuts of projects, and captioning
- Collects additional footage as needed for B-roll purposes, social media, and other channels as directed to help maintain footage folders.
Speechwriter
Mayor's Office - City of Boston
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Translated the ideas, objectives, policies, and management philosophy into messaging that relates to the topic and intended audience
- Participated in all aspects of Speechwriting for the Mayor which included editing, speechwriting prep, press conferences, research, and proactive media outreach
- Researched various current topics to develop skills in writing in conversational tone for the Mayor
- Worked with internal & external parties to deliver content that met standards and guidelines; worked independently and collaboratively with different departments as needed.
Screenwriter's Assistant
Emerson College
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked closely with professors to research, compile, comprehend, and understand the work of screenwriters of color
- Assembled/organized writer information for screenwriters of Color and their accomplishments into digital databases and/or spreadsheet applications for subsequent analysis
- Provided outreach and communicates with potential writers via phone, email, and other communication services
- Wrote summaries and accumulated dates for assembled scripts of work
- Attended meetings and seminars with professor to perform additional research, sent correspondence, reported progress of scripts found, and utilized multiple social media platforms as research tools
- Maintained accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
- Managed and responded to project-related email; prepared, maintained, and updated website materials
- Prepared other articles, reports, and presentations
- Traveled to sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives.
Video Production Assistant/Film Editor Intern
Anchor Construction Corporation
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Created quality multimedia storytelling using photography, videography, and text that accurately informed, entertained, and engaged audiences
- Demonstrated high command of techniques and sophisticated craftsmanship in photo/video storytelling and community engagement
- Collaborated and connected with the community through visual storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.)
- Worked on special projects and performed editing of visuals as needed using Adobe Premiere, Edius, and Movie Studio.
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Film and Media Art
Emerson College
Boston, MABachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Acting
Towson University
Towson, MDAdvanced Studies Diploma -
Battlefield High School
Haymarket, VASkills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Script Editing and Composition
- Team Building and Development
- Post-Production Expertise
- Leading People
- Attention to Detail
- Setting up Equipment
- Creative and Innovative
- Tech Savvy
- Content Creation
- Excellent Writing Skills
- Editing Skills
Film Festival Credits
- Oniros Film Awards - NYC Award Winner 2021
- IndieX Film Fest - LA, Award Winner 2021
- San Diego Black Film Festival, Official Selection 2022
- Global Film Festival Awards - LA, Official Selection 2021
- Independent Short Awards - LA, Official Selection 2021
- DC Black Film Festival, Official Selection 2021
- The Film Collective. Film Festival, Official Selection 2021
- Soul West Fest, Official Selection 2021
- Indie Short Fest, Official Selection 2021
- San Francisco Indie Short Film Festival, Official Selection 2021
- Toronto Women International Film Festival, Official Selection 2021
- Orlando Urban Film Festival, Honorable Mention 2021
Volunteer Experience
- Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Juror, School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, 12/01/22 - 03/01/23, 12/01/20 - 03/01/21, 12/01/18 - 03/01/19
- People to People, Participant, Germany, England, Switzerland, Belgium, France, and The Netherlands, 2011-2012
References
Provided upon request.
Timeline
Digital Videographer
Mayor's Office - City of Boston
01.2022 - Current
Speechwriter
Mayor's Office - City of Boston
06.2021 - 12.2021
Screenwriter's Assistant
Emerson College
09.2020 - 05.2021
Video Production Assistant/Film Editor Intern
Anchor Construction Corporation
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Film and Media Art
Emerson College
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Acting
Towson University
Advanced Studies Diploma -
Battlefield High School