Environmental Conservatipon
Thuku Kariuki
Journalist
Nairobi
Summary
To commit myself towards the provision of quality service in my capacity aimed at promoting sustainable and equitable development for economic and social development of individuals, organizations and communities. To possess a high degree of development aimed at team policy that entails sharing knowledge and training skills with co-workers and longing for the desire of creativity, imagination and originality both at thought and action.
Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelance Writer
Bird Story Agency/Science Africa/Story Spotlight
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
Freelance Communication Consultant
My Green Village/GenZ News
01.2019 - Current
- Guided teams through change management processes by implementing clear communication plans that minimized disruptions in workflow.
- Secured high-impact media coverage for clients, boosting their visibility and credibility within their industries.
- Streamlined internal communications processes, enhancing overall team efficiency and productivity.
- Created compelling content that effectively conveyed the client''s message across various platforms.
Production Manager/filmmaker
Afrika Live Media Production
01.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Production company specializing in current affairs stories and documentaries for local and international station
- Our mission is to help organizations tell their stories through positive, engaging, and uplifting content while driving their communication objectives. Whether it’s brand storytelling, digital campaigns, or multimedia productions, we offer tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. With extensive experience across Africa, we bring local insights and a Pan-African perspective to every project.
- Producing current affairs stories for local and international stations
- Have worked with USAID, Mercy Corps, TRT World news, Rainforest Alliance, DW-TV and ZOOMIN.TV among others
- Producing documentaries for local and international outlets
- Producing series programs like Music/Entertainment and sports for local and international outlets
- Producing short videos for web media and corporates
- Production company specializing in current affairs stories and documentaries for local and international stations
- Website: https://afrikalive.co.ke/
Senior TV Producer
Afrika Live Media Production
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Production company specializing in current affairs stories and documentaries for local and international stations
- Website: akomanet.com
- Research, planning, field production (Around Africa) and writing feature stories for, Reuters African journal, Bloomberg T.V, T.V - Continental and KTN News Kenya
- Research, planning, field producing and writing documentaries for ZUKU pay TV, K24 TV and Victoria Bank Kenya
- Production company specializing in current affairs stories and documentaries for local and international stations
- Website: akomanet.com
TV Producer and technical director
NTV
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Kenyan television station known for news and entertainment programming
- Producer PM LIVE - A daily business show from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2pm
- Technical director NTV - Directing field and studio based live shows, recordings and news
- Producer #thetrend - A technology, social media current affairs show airing every Friday from 10:00pm to 10:30pm
- This involved getting to the people through social media as Google plus, Facebook, Twitter and Skype to give their views on topical issues around Kenya
- Production assistant NTV BUSINESS AGENDA - A monthly show (Airing on every third Thursday of the month) on a topical business issue e.g
- Oil, Tourism, and Education
- Etc
- Production assistant African Business Agenda - A yearly business show that aired every April on NTV sponsored by PWC
- In charge of any live productions as assigned at any time
- Kenyan television station known for news and entertainment programming
Intern Reporter
Citizen TV
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: Kenyan television station known for news and entertainment programming
- Kenyan television station known for news and entertainment programming
Photo Journalist
MMU journalism club
07.2007 - 11.2009
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass communication
Multimedia University College of Kenya (MMU)
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate in Computer Studies -
Informal Sector of Business Institute (ISBI)
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2006 - 01.2007
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Karima Boys High School
01.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
- Video production
- Video directing
- Sales and Media Marketing
- Creative writing
- Project management
- Research
- Creative collaboration
- Content development
- Social media
- Excellent communication
- Story development
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
Certificate in Multimedia Journalism
Interests
Reading
Hiking
Timeline
Reporting on Air Quality
09-2025
Environment Reporting Certificate
08-2024
Data Journalism Certificate
06-2024
Podcasting Basics Certificate – Online News Association fore emerging audio journalists and podcast producers.
03-2024
Ethical Journalism Network Membership (EJN Membership) – Ethical Journalism Network supporting adherence to ethical standards in journalism.
08-2023
Mobile Journalism Certificate – Thomson Foundation for reporters utilizing mobile devices as their primary tool for news gathering and production.
06-2023
Google News Initiative (GNI) Certification - Google News Initiative.
10-2022
Freelance Writer
Bird Story Agency/Science Africa/Story Spotlight
01.2021 - Current
Freelance Communication Consultant
My Green Village/GenZ News
01.2019 - Current
Certificate in Multimedia Journalism
07-2018
Production Manager/filmmaker
Afrika Live Media Production
01.2016 - Current
Senior TV Producer
Afrika Live Media Production
06.2012 - 12.2015
TV Producer and technical director
NTV
03.2010 - 12.2012
Intern Reporter
Citizen TV
03.2010 - 12.2010
Photo Journalist
MMU journalism club
07.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Mass communication
Multimedia University College of Kenya (MMU)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate in Computer Studies -
Informal Sector of Business Institute (ISBI)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Karima Boys High School
01.2002 - 01.2005
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