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Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
References
Skills
Work Preference
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Nereah Ericah Okanga

Media Production
NAIROBI,Nairobi
Nereah Ericah Okanga

Summary

Accomplished, versatile content producer with a solid history of achievement in the production of media content. Motivated leader with strong organizational and team management abilities.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

KTN Home

Team lead

Standard Media Group PLC
NAIROBI

Team leader
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Managing a team of 16 producers and running the production department including: scheduling monthly meetings, attending workshops, coordinating interdepartmental productions to ensure seamless operations and overseeing editing and preview of shows for quality control
  • This also includes assigning shifts and events, induction and integration of new team members into the workflow, resolving conflicts and ensuring compliance with digital media standards
  • Budgeting and resource management, preparing quarterly filming schedules, and reviewing film recordings to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards
  • Developing promotional and sales plans for in-house shows, client and talent management, negotiating contracts, and preparing proposals and concepts for development of new projects
  • Achievements:
  • Streamlined Production Processes: Implementing efficient processes and systems to improve the production workflow, resulting in reduced production time and increased team productivity
  • High-Quality Show Deliverables: Consistently delivering high-quality shows that meet or exceed production and broadcast standards, which helped to establish a strong reputation for the organization in the industry
  • Successful Client and Talent Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and talent, which led to increased project opportunities and repeat business
  • Additionally, successfully negotiating contracts and preparing proposals that resulted in the acquisition of new and profitable projects.

Content Producer KTN Home, Standard Media Group PLC

11.2016 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Role summary: Overseeing the development and production of high-quality, engaging cutting-edge TV shows and promos
  • Managing financing, resourcing, and contract negotiation with clients and talent
  • Coordinating the activities of production personnel, and ensuring that all aspects of the production process are executed smoothly and efficiently
  • Monitoring post-production processes to ensure accurate completion
  • Obtaining and distributing the necessary costumes, props, music, and studio equipment to complete productions
  • Achievements:
  • Successfully secured financing for multiple high-budget TV show productions, resulting in an increase in overall production value
  • Managed the post-production process for multiple TV shows, ensuring all details were accurately completed and meeting industry standards across broadcast and digital channels
  • Obtained and distributed the necessary resources for production, including costumes, props, music, and studio equipment, resulting in a seamless production process and high-quality final product.

Royal Media Services Ltd

TV Director and Producer
10.2015 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Role summary: Shaping the direction of the news bulletin and ensuring its seamless production
  • Working with news editors and reporters to conduct research, attend brainstorming meetings, and gather quality stories that are visually and acoustically appealing
  • Ensuring effective communication with the anchor and making sure that all elements of the bulletin are ready to roll on time
  • Using creativity and attention to detail to elevate the production value of the bulletin and ensuring that guests are well briefed and prepared for their appearance
  • Ensuring the smooth flow and high quality of the news bulletin and making a valuable contribution to the success of the organization
  • Achievements
  • Implemented new creative production techniques that increased viewership and received positive feedback from viewers and industry peers
  • Successfully managed the production of news stories including high-pressure breaking news stories, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of important information to the audience
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including news editors, anchors, reporters, and guests, resulting in an increase in the quality and variety of stories covered by the news bulletin.

Standard Media Group PLC

Supervising TV Producer
01.2013 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Role summary: Led a team of 12 producers and managed all aspects of the production process including: previewing programs, developing new concepts, managing contractors and artists/talent, content research, determining production size, schedule, budget planning and marketing finished products such as shows for special occasions
  • Reviewed film, recordings, and rehearsals to ensure they meet production and broadcast standards and monitoring post-production processes
  • Effectively managed administrative duties such as preparing operational reports, arranging for rehearsal venues, and ensuring the availability of equipment to the team
  • Achievements
  • Maintained strict production standards and monitored post-production processes to ensure quality and consistency
  • Successfully led a team of 12 producers and executed all aspects of the production process with efficiency and precision
  • Implemented new concepts and programs, ensuring the production process remained dynamic and innovative
  • Skillfully managed contractors and artists/talent, ensuring all content produced was of the highest quality.

Standard Media Group PLC

Assistant TV Producer
01.2011 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Role summary: Coordinated with the production team, to ensure all necessary resources were available, and the final product met the required standards
  • Content research for interview questions, sourcing interviewees, scripting segments and editing footage
  • Ensuring external event production such as the Presidential Debate in 2013 were executed smoothly including collaborating with other media houses and ensuring that all technical aspects of the production, such as lighting, sound, and camera work were to the highest broadcast standards
  • Achievements
  • Successfully coordinated with the production team to secure all necessary resources, resulting in a final product that met the required broadcast quality standards
  • Conducted extensive content research and sourced high-profile interviewees for a number of segments, contributing to the success of the show and elevating the quality of the content
  • Executed external event productions such as the Presidential Debate in 2013 successfully, collaborating with multiple media houses and ensuring that all technical aspects of the production were to the highest broadcast standards
  • The event was widely acclaimed and considered a major success.

Standard Media Group PLC

Intern Producer
01.2010 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Role summary: Supporting the production of two major live entertainment shows including working with the hosts and crew to scout for locations and audiences, acting as floor manager during live recordings
  • Assisting with commercials production and editorial productions, managing audience briefings, maintaining set hygiene, ensuring crew hydration, and ensuring smooth communication between director, host, and crew
  • Conducting interviews, writing scripts, assisting editorial production and coverage of live events
  • Achievements
  • Successfully produced two major live entertainment shows with high viewership ratings
  • Demonstrated exceptional floor management skills during live recordings and ensured the safety and comfort of the hosts and crew
  • Maintained high standards of set hygiene and ensured that all crew members were adequately hydrated throughout the production process
  • Provided effective communication support between the director, host, and crew, resulting in a seamless production process.

Education

Daystar University

Bachelor of Arts from Communication
2010

University Overview

GPA: 3.38

Accomplishments

  • (links included in project title)Features
  • Azma Yangu - This is a showcasing the struggles people go through every day and how they overcome them
  • Chungu Chetu - This show features the different unique foods eaten in various communities in Kenya such as caterpillars in western Kenya
  • Eco@Africa – A show highlighting different initiatives across Africa towards eco-friendly solutions and efforts to achieves SDGsBusiness Shows
  • The Entrepreneur - This is a business show which features interviews with entrepreneurs across different industries
  • Kenya Catalytic Jobs Fund Business Competition Show 2020 - A business competition featuring 10 contestants pitching business ideas in an effort to walk away with a grand prize of Kes
  • 10 million capital
  • Sinapis Business Competition 2020 - A business competition featuring entrepreneurs pitching to investors who may choose to invest in their business
  • Sinapis Business Competition 2021 – The second season of a successful competition show Reality Shows
  • I Can Sing -This is a national reality show where singers compete for the top spot position and a grand prize
  • I Can Dance - This is a national reality show where dance acts compete for the top spot position and a grand prize Lifestyle Shows
  • KTN Mid-Morning - This was a daily lifestyle show which featured all aspects of lifestyle including health, money, beauty, business, décor, entertainment, food and culture
  • Art of Living - This is an interior décor and lifestyle show exploring unique homes and getaways
  • Freshly Cultured - This is a show that toured Kenya sampling the unique meals offered around the country through the eyes of celebrity guest hosts
  • KTN Life & Style - This is a daily lifestyle show which featured all aspects of lifestyle including health, money, beauty, business, décor, entertainment, food and culture
  • Dala’s Kitchen - This is a cooking show featuring well respected and acclaimed Chef Abdalla who taking the audience through various recipes and cooking Comedy Shows
  • Jameni - This was a comedy skit drama show highlighting trending events and news stories Entertainment Shows
  • E Curve - This was a weekly show covering the hottest events in the entertainment scene
  • YOLO - This was a teen show which featuring artists, young teens, trends, music, and fashion Live events, concerts and award Shows
  • Pamoja Concert - This was an annual concert that promotes peace
  • Transform Kenya Awards - This event recognized various individuals in Kenya who are making a difference through the work they do
  • Kass Marathon 2019 – An annual marathon to encourage people to join the sport, keep healthy and celebrate local athletes

References

REFERENCES Available on request

Skills

  • Idea Brainstorming
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Product Promotion
  • Strategic Planning
  • Film and Video Production
  • Team Member Development
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Video Editing
  • Event Planning
  • Understanding of Content
  • Strategic Content Planning
  • Audience Engagement
  • Staging Shots
  • Final Cut
  • Promotional Video Development
  • Creative Direction
  • Project Proposals
  • Budgetary Controls
  • Deadline Management
  • Client Consultations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Script Development
  • Project Requirements
  • Media Production
  • Task Delegation
  • Idea Pitching
  • Articulate Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Timeline

Team leader

Standard Media Group PLC
12.2021 - Current

Content Producer KTN Home, Standard Media Group PLC
11.2016 - 11.2021

TV Director and Producer

Royal Media Services Ltd
10.2015 - 05.2016

Supervising TV Producer

Standard Media Group PLC
01.2013 - 09.2015

Assistant TV Producer

Standard Media Group PLC
01.2011 - 12.2012

Intern Producer

Standard Media Group PLC
01.2010 - 12.2010

Daystar University

Bachelor of Arts from Communication

Team lead

KTN Home

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