Harun Momanyi
Naivasha
Summary
Dynamic Journalist and Editor, bringing 10 years of experience. Hardworking and reliable, with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Journalist
Various Media Outlets
11.2018 - Current
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels: was published by Business Insider Africa, OkayAfrica, Monitor Uganda, The Star Kenya and Kenya Airways Msafiri Magazine and Kelebrity.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality. Used various CMS such as WordPress, Duma and Joomla.
- Researched and gathered quotes, vetted news sources, and used fact-checking tools to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities. Celebrities interviewed include Omah Lay, Joeboy, Nikita Kering', Azziad Nasenya and Toni Tone.
- Managed Kelebrity and helped th news outlet move from 200,000 to 800,000 monthly views within 90 days.
Digital Journalist | Branded Content Producer
Radio Africa Group
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Researched, wrote and optimized 10 stories daily to use across multiple platforms including Radio Jambo, Mpasho News, The Star newspaper and Kiss 100 digital.
- Fact-checked debates, speeches and other major news events.
- Adapted writing styles to align with the platforms' unique voices and target audience preferences while maintaining journalistic integrity.
- Managed 8 verified social media accounts for news brands and in-house on-air personalities, as well as running sponsored campaigns on online platforms.
- Collaborated with sales and creative teams to conceptualize and launch branded content campaigns for SME and corporate clients.
- Handled end-to-end managing of an average of 8-10 branded content campaigns monthly, from copywriting to online activation, all the to creating reports.
- Covered events through live blogging, on-site photography and videography and live social media posting.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Journalism Innovation And Leadership
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom07.2025
Graduate Certificate - Software Entrepreneurship
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology
Accra, Ghana05.2023
High School Diploma -
Njoro Boys' High School
Nakuru, Kenya11.2011
Skills
- Writing and Editing: AP Style
- Multimedia: Adobe Lightroom, Canva
- CMS: Joomla, Wordpress, Contentful
- Analytics: GA 4, Meta Business Suite, X, Semrush
- SEO and Optimization: Yoast, Ahrefs
- Interviewing and Research
- Time Management and Organization
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
Various Media Outlets
11.2018 - Current
Digital Journalist | Branded Content Producer
Radio Africa Group
12.2014 - 08.2018
Postgraduate Certificate - Journalism Innovation And Leadership
University of Central Lancashire
Graduate Certificate - Software Entrepreneurship
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology
High School Diploma -
Njoro Boys' High School
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