JANET CHAPIA
SENIOR BROADCAST JOURNALIST
Nairobi,020
Summary
A seasoned journalist with 20 years experience in reporting, news writing, and editing. A highly ethical communications enthusiast with extensive experience having worked with different media organizations in the country. Proficient in language and dedicated to ensuring multiple projects are completed with professionalism and accuracy. Effective team leader with the ability to manage small and large groups assigned to various projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Television News Producer
Nation Media Group
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2022 - Current
- Leading a team of reporters, anchors, and technical staff to put on air seamless live broadcasts.
- Establishing strong relationships with our audiences, community members and leaders for purposes of getting exclusive stories and interviews.
- Spearheading news production with organized mindset, presenting compelling news and features to audiences.
- Improving viewer engagement through compelling story selection, development, and presentation.
- Coordinated work and supported anchors, videographers and engineering staff, producing two bulletins daily.
News Editor
Standard Media Group
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Planned coverage, edited stories, and assisted in the management of news rollout across multimedia platforms
- Verified accuracy of stories by checking resources and specific details
- Scheduled interviews for the various slots assigned to the Morning Express Show
- Fact-checked and assigned stories for daily shows based on priority and relevance
- Supervised reporters and show hosts, and provided guidance on delivering quality content
- Applied excellent time management techniques to deal with extensive deadline demands of the various projects
- Addressed accuracy, consistency, and appropriateness of materials, including researching, writing, and editing
- Established and maintained strong relationships with guests and news sources
- Operated as a team leader under the supervision of the Managing Editor
Part-time Lecturer
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Taught Undergraduate students in the Faculty of International Relations
- Developed course outlines, lectures and assignments aimed at promoting critical thinking, and personal development of the students
- Executed lectures and class discussions via face-to-face instruction
- Set and supervised examinations and assignments throughout the semesters
- Assessed students' progress by grading assignments, papers, and exams
- Assisted struggling students with extra support
Senior Reporter/Producer
Mediamax Network Ltd (K24 TV)
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Established a network of news sources that provided tips, access to information, and briefed me on stories of major significance
- Participated in the daily planning and execution of news stories
- Gathered, scripted, voiced and participated in the editing of news stories assigned to me
- Researched, wrote pitches for feature stories, and participated in actual shooting and execution of feature stories
- Generated creative story ideas and shared with the editorial team
Reporter
Royal Media Services (Citizen TV)
11.2004 - 01.2013
- Generated news and feature story ideas
- Gathered, scripted, voiced and edited news stories and features
- Researched and produced a weekly entertainment segment
- Established a network of news sources who gave tips on information that allowed the company to stay ahead of the pack
- Performed any other duties assigned to me
Education
Master of Arts - International Studies
University of Nairobi
09.2013 - 20152
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Nairobi
09.2008 - 20122
Diploma - Journalism and Public Relations
Kenya Polytechnic
01.2001 - 2003.08
Skills
- Copywriting and Editing
- Audience engagement
- Legal compliance
- Breaking news coverage
- Crisis Communication
- Reporting and News writing
- Public Relations
- Video Editing
- Video Editing
- Planning and Organizational skills
Affiliations
Member of the Association of Freelance Journalists (Kenya)
Industry Expertise
- Organizational Communication
- Research Methods in Communication
- International Law
- International Relations
- International Conflict Management
- International Economic Policy Analysis
- Leadership and Management
- Strong Personal Integrity and Work Ethics
Training
- Training on Reporting and Preventing Violent Extremism for editors, 2020
- Media Law and Ethics
- Transcription
Passions
- Art and Storytelling
- Reading
- Travelling
- Listening to Music
Timeline
Television News Producer
Nation Media Group
04.2022 - Current
News Editor
Standard Media Group
04.2017 - 02.2021
Part-time Lecturer
Kenya Methodist University
08.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Arts - International Studies
University of Nairobi
09.2013 - 20152
Senior Reporter/Producer
Mediamax Network Ltd (K24 TV)
02.2013 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Nairobi
09.2008 - 20122
Reporter
Royal Media Services (Citizen TV)
11.2004 - 01.2013
Diploma - Journalism and Public Relations
Kenya Polytechnic
01.2001 - 2003.08
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