Zacharia Kabiru
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
Summary
Dynamic Television News Producer with extensive experience in producing impactful news stories and documentaries across Sub-Saharan Africa for Xinhua News Agency.
Skilled in video editing and deadline management, adept at coordinating live broadcasts and breaking news coverage.
Through compelling storytelling and technical expertise. Dynamic and enthusiastic Producer skilled in scheduling and production management. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Television News Producer
Office of the Deputy President Kenya
01.2023 - Current
- Filmed , produced and coordinated news , documentaries and features for the office of the deputy president .
Television News Producer
Xinhua News Agency
02.2010 - 01.2023
- Filmed ,edited and produced breaking news stories covering sub saharan Africa for Xinhua news agency from Africa Regional bureau in Nairobi
- Filmed and produced documentaries on Chinese funded projects in Sub Saharan Africa
- Covered forums such as Brics Summit in South Africa ,Focac ,And Africa Union Summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
- Reviewed and edited colleagues video packages and scripts
- Planned and cordinate with headquarters in Beijing on live links and live television shows .
Field Camera Operator
Standard Media Group
01.2009 - 01.2010
Filmed Breaking news , features and documentaries for Kenya Television network
Field Camera Operator
Royal Media Services
02.2008 - 12.2008
Filmed Breaking news stories for Citizen Tv
Covered 2007-2008 Kenya's disputed presidential Elections that led to post election violence
Television Producer Trainee
Agricultural Information Resource Center
01.2007 - 08.2007
Produced television features and documentaries to educate and train farmers which aired on local television channels
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Arts in Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Nairobi01.2013
Associate of Arts - Television Programs Production
Kenya Institute of Mass of Communication
Nairobi Kenya 01.2008
GED -
Mpeketoni High School
Lamu 11.2004
Lake Kenyatta Primary School
Lamu11.2002
Skills
- Television Camera Operator
- Video Editing
- News writing
- Deadline Management
- Breaking News Coverage
- Live Broadcasts
- Live Broadcast Coordination
Languages
English, Swahili, Gikuyu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Kikuyu
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Television News Producer
Office of the Deputy President Kenya
01.2023 - Current
Television News Producer
Xinhua News Agency
02.2010 - 01.2023
Field Camera Operator
Standard Media Group
01.2009 - 01.2010
Field Camera Operator
Royal Media Services
02.2008 - 12.2008
Television Producer Trainee
Agricultural Information Resource Center
01.2007 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Arts in Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Associate of Arts - Television Programs Production
Kenya Institute of Mass of Communication
GED -
Mpeketoni High School
Lake Kenyatta Primary School
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