Communication research
Patrick Muturi Karanja
Communication Specialist
Nakuru
Summary
An innovative and dynamic communication expert with over twenty five years experience in media production and development communication. Dedicated in applying media tools in the advancement of a knowledge based society through development and execution of robust communication strategies tthat aid decision making for thought leaders, corperates and government entities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Director, Film Services
Public Service- Department Of Film
07.2020 - Current
Research, scripting and organization of film projects
Direct filming of documentaries
coach and mentor interns and young professionals
Administer functions of a Regional film unit
liaison with external stakeholders and customers
Senior Film Officer
Min. Of Information & Communication
07.2008 - 06.2020
Research, scripting and organising production of film documentaries
Direct filming of documentaries
Administer functions of a Regional film unit
Formulation and execution of work budgets
Film Production Assistant
Min. Of Information & Broadcasting
04.1991 - 08.2002
Record sound for Film and video
Electronic News Gathering
Dissemination and Exhibition of film programmes
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
11.2019
Mass Communication, corporate Communication, Communication research, multimedia and online journalism, mediatization of society, Advocacy communication among others
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies
10.2014
Language & Communication, mass communication, news writing, broadcast journalism, Research methods, development communication
Skills
Operations Management
Accomplishments
Has participated in the production of over fifty documentaries on social, cultural and economic
topics.
Has won an award for the best performing field officer in a government ministry in 2008. (Ministry
of information and communications)
Has twice won as producer/director and soundman, the best documentary award for Kalasha film
festival in Kenya; 2011 and 2014.
Attendee; Cannes film festival 2009.
Affiliations
A registered Member of Media Council of Kenya
Certification
Media Council of Kenya, practicing journalist
Interests
Environmental conservation
Development initiatives
Voicing the issues of voicless in society
Timeline
Media Council of Kenya, practicing journalist
03-2023
Asst. Director, Film Services - Public Service- Department Of Film
07.2020 - Current
Senior Film Officer - Min. Of Information & Communication
07.2008 - 06.2020
Film Production Assistant - Min. Of Information & Broadcasting
04.1991 - 08.2002
Egerton University - Master of Arts, Journalism And Mass Communication
St. Paul's University, Limuru - Bachelor of Arts, Communication And Media Studies
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