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Taijai Slaughter

Summary

I'm a video producer based in Boston, MA. My expertise spans from documentary filmmaking, branded content creation, live event coverage, and digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.


Whether developing research-focused documentaries, executing live event productions, or crafting social media campaigns, I thrive on delivering high-quality content that drives engagement and supports broader marketing and communication objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Video Producer

Northeastern University
03.2025 - Current
  • Produce high-quality video content highlighting Northeastern University research initiatives and institutional stories as part of the award-winning Communications team
  • Collaborate closely with journalists, media relations teams, social media specialists, and photographers in fast-paced news environment
  • Plan and execute short films and longer-form documentary projects that promote the university's research excellence and notable achievements
  • Scout and secure filming locations, manage equipment, and coordinate technical personnel for complex shoots
  • Cover high-profile campus events including Commencement ceremonies, capturing b-roll and interview content for various distribution channels

Freelance Video Producer

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
  • Video Editing/Photo Editing (Adobe Suite Products, DaVinchi Resolve)
  • Operates a wide range of equipment including professional cameras, microphones, and knowledge of lighting techniques.
  • Conceptualize and produced engaging video content for a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and individuals.
  • Consult with clients to understand their vision and objectives, ensuring all video projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to their complete satisfaction.

Camera Operator (contractor)

Team Combat League
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Capture live fight action as a ringside camera operator for Team Combat League's broadcast.
  • Operated camera equipment to capture high-quality footage for live events, interviews, and promotional videos.
  • Maintained and organized camera gear, ensuring equipment was in optimal condition and ready for use on set.


Video Producer

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corperation (MLAC)
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Collaborated with MLAC to interview a group of legal services clients from various neighborhoods across Boston and the Greater Boston area about their legal service experiences.
  • Created interview questions, dialog scripts, and storyboard to help tell these stories
  • Created three (3-5 min) videos about the impact that these services had on community members.

Videographer/Producer

CITY OF BOSTON Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC)
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Planning  shoots with artists, City partners, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture staff, and other community members to help tell the story of MOAC’s grants, programs, and initiatives through the artists and individuals they work with.
  • Handled all aspects of film, editing and production - taking the raw footage and creating a finished product that will be ready for publication and adheres to the City of Boston’s brand guidelines. 
  • Created five introductory videos highlighting each of the five Artists-in-Residence and their City partners
  • Documentation of the mural process for the Legacy of Rita Hester (a project proposed by a former Artist-in-Residence), including footage of artist creating mural and documentation of community engagement process with working groups and consultants

Video Producer

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI)
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Produced a series of videos for the Covid Eviction Legal Help Project (CELHP) to educate the community about their rights and share stories and solutions related to eviction issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Conducted interviews across Boston and the Greater Boston area, collecting stories from community members on the impact of receiving free legal aid.
  • Created motion graphics and animations that helped guide stories
  • Edited, color graded, and sound design.

Director of Photography

Celebrity Series of Boston
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • The Celebrity Series presents an eclectic mix of performing arts, including classical music, contemporary dance, jazz, theater, world music, and much more.
  • Capture live music performances, ensuring optimal framing, lighting, focus, and exposure to showcase the musicians and the atmosphere.
  • Create short videos to promote shows
  • Multi-cam shooting
  • Live Broadcast 

Education

- Communication

University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA

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Howard University
Washington DC

- Audiovisual Production

The Loop Lab
Cambridge
06-2020

Skills

  • Digital Storytelling

  • Project Management

  • Cinematography

  • Leadership

  • Lighting Design

  • Color grading

  • Video Editing

  • Creative Direction and Consulting

  • Sound design

  • DaVinci Resolve

Certification

Audiovisual Network Professional Certification


Software

DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Suites

Timeline

Video Producer

Northeastern University
03.2025 - Current

Camera Operator (contractor)

Team Combat League
03.2024 - 02.2025

Video Producer

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corperation (MLAC)
12.2022 - 02.2023

Videographer/Producer

CITY OF BOSTON Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC)
06.2022 - 09.2022

Video Producer

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI)
06.2021 - 05.2022

Director of Photography

Celebrity Series of Boston
09.2020 - 04.2022

Freelance Video Producer

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current

- Communication

University of Massachusetts, Boston

-

Howard University

- Audiovisual Production

The Loop Lab

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