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Culinary Exploration and Hosting Cultivating a Global Perspective Dance and Expression Learning and
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Hi, I’m

ROZALIA WANGUI KARANJA

Nairobi
ROZALIA WANGUI KARANJA

Summary

Passionate Communications Leader with 10+ years of experience driving impactful change in the Media Industry and Civil Society Sector. My proven track record in orchestrating comprehensive communications strategies, cultivating partnerships, and fostering collaboration positions. Ready to contribute my skills and creativity to accelerate communications goals and promote a just transition to sustainable development on a global scale. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Experienced in leading and creating communications strategies that work!

Overview

11
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
4
Languages

Work History

The Institute for Social Accountability
Nairobi

Communications Officer,
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Orchestrated a comprehensive external communications strategy for the Okoa Uchumi Campaign, uniting 35+ organizations
  • Integrated Kenya's Finance Management discourse into the 2022 Presidential Debate, amplifying Public Debt Accountability for Economic Justice nationally and internationally
  • Cultivated a strategic partnership with Debates Media Limited for the Presidential Debate, leveraging evidence-based insights on Public Debt to craft impactful questions on Public Debt accountability, human rights, stateless communities, and the right to food
  • Broadcasted in over 200 media outlets in a one-month partnership
  • Crafted and managed media relations plans, elevating understanding of Public Debt Accountability, social and economic justice, and TISA's mission
  • Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
  • Championed community media for citizen engagement and mainstream media for advocacy
  • Augmented brand visibility with innovative campaigns, elevating social media engagement by 45% in two months
  • Introduced Twitter Spaces discussions, expanding followers and listenership by 100%, solidifying TISA's role as a lead organization in social accountability
  • Led a 25-member communications team under the Okoa Uchumi Campaign, driving a nationwide shift in public perception on public debt accountability and economic justice
  • Steered communication efforts for the Tupigane na Ufisadi (TUNU) project, a 3-organization consortium across 11 counties, empowering Civil Society Organizations in the fight against corruption through transparent governance

Square One Eco Africa

Founder
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Established Square One Eco Africa, leveraging film and documentation to raise awareness on environmental disasters, climate change, and ecosystem restoration.

Nation Media Group
Nairobi

Political and Current Affairs TV Show Producer
10.2015 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Produced impactful current affairs programs, including political talk shows
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Leveraged industry analysis and crisis management skills for compelling content
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Led resource mobilization for environmental show 'NTVECO-watch' and orchestrated the 'Panda Miti, Penda Kenya' campaign, targeting 2 billion trees and 10% forest cover. Contributed to Kenya's achievement of 12.13% forest cover.

Nation Media Group

Assistant Producer/News Production Assistant
09.2012 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Assisted in planning video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Assisted in the development of schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Assisted in coordination with producers and on-air talent and news editors to create program content, new ideas, and segments.


Education

University of Nairobi
Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts from Armed Conflict and Peace Studies and Psychology
05.2014 - 05.2019

University Overview

Second Class Honors -Upper Division

Multimedia University of Kenya
Kajiado County

Diploma from Mass Communication
04.2011 - 05.2012

University Overview

Skills

Hard Skillsundefined

Software

Adobe Premium Pro,

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

WordPress

Culinary Exploration and Hosting Cultivating a Global Perspective Dance and Expression Learning and

Culinary Exploration and Hosting Cultivating a Global Perspective Dance and Expression Learning and

I love exploring new ways of cooking food, I actually have my own version on nan bread and my family loves it!

I love dancing with my family.

Chilling at home 

and learning new ways of doing things, smart hacks!



Timeline

Communications Officer,
The Institute for Social Accountability
07.2021 - Current
Founder
Square One Eco Africa
01.2021 - Current
Political and Current Affairs TV Show Producer
Nation Media Group
10.2015 - 10.2020
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts from Armed Conflict and Peace Studies and Psychology
05.2014 - 05.2019
Assistant Producer/News Production Assistant
Nation Media Group
09.2012 - 10.2015
Multimedia University of Kenya
Diploma from Mass Communication
04.2011 - 05.2012

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