I'm Khatia Smith Blackwood, a sound designer and production professional based in Boston, MA, with roots in Blackwood, NJ. I specialize in sound design, recording, and production coordination for film and live performance. Over the past few years I've crafted marketing materials, coordinated events at venues, and supported indie films through on-set sound and boom operation. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, audience-ready projects.

Khatia Smith

I'm Khatia Smith Blackwood, a sound designer and production professional based in Boston, MA, with roots in Blackwood, NJ. I specialize in sound design, recording, and production coordination for film and live performance. Over the past few years I've crafted marketing materials, coordinated events at venues, and supported indie films through on-set sound and boom operation. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, audience-ready projects.

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I’m Khatia Smith Blackwood, a sound designer and production professional based in Boston, MA, with roots in Blackwood, NJ. I specialize in sound design, recording, and production coordination for film and live performance.

Over the past few years I’ve crafted marketing materials, coordinated events at venues, and supported indie films through on-set sound and boom operation. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, audience-ready projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative & Administrative Intern at That Child Got Talent Entertainment
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Created marketing materials using Canva for two events and performances, including playbills, invitations, and posters. Coordinated venue logistics and vendor management for events at the Massachusetts State House and Roxbury Film Festival.
Boom Operator at Urban Ed - Indie Film
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Operated boom microphone on set during a 15-day shoot; placed microphones, wired five actors, distributed Comtechs, and Tentacle audio recorders to crew; worked closely with on-set mentorship from a professional sound recordist.
Q Lab Stage Technician at Come On In Live
February 1, 2023 - Present
Ran sound effects and projections using QLab for three live stage performances; kept pace with performer and live band; resolved technical issues with the QLab application during performances.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual & Media Arts at Emerson College, School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in English at Hampton University
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other