JACKSON KAMAU
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Communications and media professional with experience in Media Strategy & Implementation, Digital Content creation and Radio and Television Production. I am strongly rooted in integrity, teamwork and beyond approach work ethics, proactively ensuring maintenance of internal and external relationships with team members, stakeholders and the community. I am passionate about using media as a tool to cause positive change in the Society.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Swahiba Networks
03.2019 - Current
- Swahiba Networks is a faith based organization whose primary focus is on the marginalized, underprivileged and destitute communities living in the slums and rural areas.
- As a board member I offer my time and resource in policy formulation and oversight.
- I play a major role as a representative of shareholders and management.
Board Member
Finnlemm Sacco Society
03.2019 - Current
- Finnlemm is a Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) deriving its members from the employees of Diplomatic Missions, Non-Governmental Organisations and their affiliates.
- Our main objective is to promote thrift among members by according them an opportunity to accumulate their savings; therefore creating a source of funds from which loans can be made available to them at a fair and reasonable rate of interest.
- I am the secretary of the Education committee of the board which handles the Sacco’s marketing and PR engagements.
Producer and Presenter
K24 TV
03.2013 - Current
- My role involves researching topics, music & Videos before featuring them on the program.
- Running the program schedule and being the link between songs.
- Inviting & briefing guests for interviews.
- Going on the streets and doing interviews in line with our Sunday topic.
- BBC MEDIA ACTION (“BBC Sema”- Youth Governance Radio Show).
Director
On Point Media Company Ltd
01.2008 - Current
- I lead the team at On Point Media to achieve the various facets of communications, all pegged on clients’ needs.
- Media campaigns.
- Advertising & Marketing Concept development.
Producer
BBC Media Action
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Radio and digital content creation.
- As a producer, I was in charge of pre-recording ‘as live’, the radio magazine youth program on time within budget and to the expected standards, ensuring quality, effectiveness, impact and relevance.
- Ensuring all program outputs adhered to BBC editorial guidelines and the project’s objectives.
- Developing the production plan and thematic schedule for the show.
- Liaising with research teams to develop creative and impactful content.
- Studio producer for broadcasts: timing slots, providing guidance to presenters on talkback, preparing scripts in collaboration with presenters and incorporating appropriate imaging.
- Building, lasting relationship with the production team.
- Managing the show budgets and budgeting ahead for regional out of studio shows.
Producer and Presenter
Citizen TV
03.2010 - 02.2013
- In addition to being a TV presenter, I was in charge of researching topics, songs, video and background information for items to be featured on the program.
- Running the program to schedule and being the link between songs.
- Inviting & briefing guests for interviews and briefing them before the show.
- Going on the streets and doing interviews in line with our Sunday topic.
- NTV “Crossover 101”.
Presenter and Deejay
04.2009 - 03.2010
- I ran the programs on schedule and researched topics and background information for items to be featured.
- Keeping the program running to schedule and being the link between songs.
- Doing research on the latest music videos.
- Inviting guests for interviews and briefing them before the show.
Head of Production
Power Radio
01.2009 - 10.2009
- My main role was the production of weekly human interest features and making the on-air daily logs for commercials, presenter mentions and promos.
- Directing the creative team and coming up with new ideas for promotions.
- Filtering what goes on air, based on the quality of production and station sound.
- Ensuring seamless on-air continuity and quality sound output.
- Scheduling new programs.
- General maintenance of studio equipment and music.
- Technical Training of Presenters and Production Assistants.
- Training in, and Monitoring Studio Guidelines.
- Drawing up a working schedule for the producers.
- General Copywriting and identifying voices for promos.
Head of Production
Family FM
12.2007 - 07.2008
- My main role was the production of weekly human interest features and making the on-air daily logs for commercials, presenter mentions and promos.
- Directing the creative team and coming up with new ideas for promotions.
- Filtering what goes on air, based on the quality of production and station sound.
- Ensuring seamless on-air continuity and quality sound output.
- Scheduling new programs.
- General maintenance of studio equipment and music.
- Technical Training of Presenters and Production Assistants.
- Training in, and Monitoring Studio Guidelines.
- Drawing up a working schedule for the producers.
- General Copywriting and identifying voices for promos.
Production Assistant
Family FM
02.2006 - 12.2007
- I was in charge of the Pre-Production of daily programs.
- Recording and Editing News bites and interviews.
- Producing jingles, promos and ads.
Missions Director
01.2005 - 02.2006
- My role included identifying new mission ground and opportunities for the mission team.
- In charge of mission logistics e.g.
- Organizing transport and accommodation for the mission team.
- Acting as the Public Relations representative.
- Helping to raise support for the organization.
Education
Master of Arts - International Studies
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom 01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
St. Paul University
Kenya 01.2013 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Dagoretti High School
Kenya 01.1996 - 12.1999
Work Availability
monday
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evening
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Skills
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA SPECIALISTMedia Management Print, Radio & TV Production Content Creation Social Media & Marketing Strategy & ImplementationCommunications, media professional with over 10 years of experience in Media Strategy & Implementation, Digital Content creation & Marketing Strategy, Marketing and Radio and Television Production Acknowledged Social Media activist, strongly rooted in integrity, teamwork capacity, and reputable work ethics, proactively ensuring maintenance of internal and external relationships with team members, stakeholders and the communityCommunicationMarketingPublic RelationsMedia StrategyRadio & TV Hosting & ProductionDigital MediaSocial Media ActivistContent CreationProducerTelevision ProductionTV Production
Timeline
Master of Arts - International Studies
Liverpool John Moores University
01.2021 - Current
Board Member
Swahiba Networks
03.2019 - Current
Board Member
Finnlemm Sacco Society
03.2019 - Current
Producer
BBC Media Action
10.2016 - 03.2017
Producer and Presenter
K24 TV
03.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
St. Paul University
01.2013 - 10.2016
Producer and Presenter
Citizen TV
03.2010 - 02.2013
Presenter and Deejay
04.2009 - 03.2010
Head of Production
Power Radio
01.2009 - 10.2009
Director
On Point Media Company Ltd
01.2008 - Current
Head of Production
Family FM
12.2007 - 07.2008
Production Assistant
Family FM
02.2006 - 12.2007
Missions Director
01.2005 - 02.2006
High School Diploma -
Dagoretti High School
01.1996 - 12.1999