Wambui Waweru
Communication Specialist
Orleans,ON
Summary
Highly collaborative communicator with strong writing and verbal communications skills; organizational and project management expertise; ability to work effectively with management and staff at all levels; and provide exceptional service to stakeholders.
With a proactive approach to accomplishing tasks, I strive to learning and develop new and innovative ways to develop my scope and hone my craft.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Features Writer/Editor
Capital Group Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2010 - 08.2021
- Utilized [Software] to produce professional pieces.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
News Anchor
98.4 Capital FM
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2005 - 06.2010
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for radio broadcast.
- Delivered round the clock on-air bulletins spanning hard news, business and sports
Radio & Television Show Host
Royal Media Services
Nairobi, Kenya
03.1998 - 08.2001
- Interviewing guests about topics relevant to the station’s format, such as current events, entertainment trends.
- Writing and producing commercials, promotions, and public service announcements (PSAs) that advertise station events or initiatives
- Conducting interviews with guest speakers or performers, often in conjunction with other staff members such as producers or directors
- Hosting a radio program that features music and talk segments about topics relevant to listeners in a specific demographic.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi, Kenya 07.1998 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Daystar University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2001 - 12.2004
Skills
Editorial functions of news and features
Day to day coordinating of newsroom activities
Planning and conducting Interviewing
Collaborating with Sales and clients tp develop commercial content
Certification
First Responder; St John's Ambulance; Nairobi
Timeline
First Responder; St John's Ambulance; Nairobi
05-2021
Certified Mediator; Dispute and Confl ict Resolution International
06-2018
Features Writer/Editor
Capital Group Ltd
07.2010 - 08.2021
News Anchor
98.4 Capital FM
10.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Daystar University
09.2001 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Kenya Institute of Management
07.1998 - 12.1999
Radio & Television Show Host
Royal Media Services
03.1998 - 08.2001