RACHEL WAMOTO

Podcast Production :

• Working in various roles from reporter to producer, I have pitched, scripted, produced, and directed original podcasts in the field and in-studio that spotlighted the Feminist Internet with :This Feminist Internet Life Podcast, Queer folks on the continent, and in the diaspora with the AfroQueer Podcast, and Unmothering the Woman, a feminist storytelling movement aimed at dismantling stereotypes peddled by societies against women all to tell heartwarming stories.
• Specific tasks involve audio editing, mixing, scripting, prepping, recording, booking, and pitching.

Media Training :

• Trained and mentored the first cohort of HEVA Funds' Ascend Media Accelerator programme
• Collaborated with Social Media Technologies (SMT) to develop and implement digital campaign training and strategies for their global cohort, covering Africa, MENA, Asia, and Europe.
• I oversaw the technical production, training, and implementation of Rarica Now's communications and social media strategy.

Documentary Production :

• I oversaw the creative development and filming of different types of video content on behalf of organisations like Womankind, FIMI, INEND, and Unmothering the Woman on a project basis.

Communication Strategy and Branding :

• Helped shape audience-relevant communications and branding strategies based on a deep understanding of company values, personas, needs, priorities, and trends for Pride in Action (KE) and Rarica Now (CA).
• Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral for Unmothering the Woman.
• Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, reports, and more for various organisations, including most recently, The Grassroots Business Fund for their Jiinue Growth Program.

Creative Events :

• I worked in partnership with The Nest and other consultants in developing, creating, and actualizing Strictly Silk: an all-female + non-binary dance party that looked into creating safe spaces for both revelers and artists to self-express. For this project, I was involved in DJ Training, Podcast Episode Production & Live DJing.

• Steered the development and implementation of NOR's communication & social media content strategy; liaising with the digital media team in the creation of engaging content across all social media platforms, leading to an increase in engagement and visibility of up to 80%.
• Set up interactive live events, training, and workshops; co-created social media short videos and graphics; and participated in various collaborative projects with organisations such as the UNDP for their Free &Equal campaign as part of NOR's strategic communications and media campaigns.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery with "What's Your Queer African Story" series, gaining over 11000+ views per episode.
• Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Trained colleagues in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Used analytics and data to guide choices and promote organisational improvements, growing the AfroQueer Podcast channel from 0 to 6000 active community members in a year.

• Developed and organised training on practical use of media equipment and software to document their stories digitally for over 600 queer activists in 14 countries.
• Applied media production skills to document conferences and other events independently as NOR or on commission
• Filmed documentaries, web series, and feature films for the organisation starting from concept to screen.
• Conducted outreach to organizations outside the capital city ensuring inclusion in the larger LGBTQ+ organizing in Kenya.