BRIAN GITOBU KITHINJI

PO Box 82-60202 CHOGORIA

Contact:[email protected]: +254721964305

PROFILE

Talented and an immense creative journalist with a commitment to high quality research and writing.Dedication to sound investigative research methods and a strong desire to know the truth of the matter.Excellent reporting and interviewing skills and outstanding writing techniques. Experience writing and reporting across a variety of platforms, including print, television, and online social media.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To work in an organization (public & private), that offer career progressing and diverse opportunities and challenges that would enhance skills and competence.

Become a role model in the work place by providing the best of my ability to clients and employer.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

DATE OF BIRTH:                      17th MAY, 1994

NATIONALITY:                         KENYAN

MARITAL STATUS:                   SINGLE

GENDER:                                 MALE

LANGUAGES:                           ENGLISH, KISWAHILI AND KIMERU

SKILLS

ü  Above average photography and videography skills

ü  Extensive knowledge on social media reporting, networking and relationship building

ü  Top research and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail and observational ability and a talent for finding obscure information.

ü  Always complete all assigned tasks on time and meet necessary deadlines.

ü  Motivated self-starter and highly skilled creative thinker, which gives me the tools to stay focused on an assignment and see it from a new perspective.

ü  Strong computer proficiency in most major software programs and social media platforms that are used by writers and journalists, like Word, In Design, Publisher, twitter and Face book.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Royal media Services Private reporter                            February 2019

ü  Timely investigative story ideas in the hospitals as developments happen and create news stories detailing breaking events.

ü  Ethical and legal responsibilities while interacting with people.

ü  Managing mobile photography and videography equipment

ü  Compose a variety of stories for print news and an additional online edition of a local newspaper by using research notes, assignment details, and other resources.

Royal media services content producer                                      December 2017

ü  Writing creative comical story lines i.e teacher based, situational and market gossip.

ü  Writing scripts for digital platform, Viusasa.

ü  Talented actor Viusasa, a digital platform

KBCMwagofm presenter/ co – host                                                                         May 2017

ü  Preparing radio show scripts.

ü  Selecting program content.

ü  Interviewing guests and moderate panels.

ü  Research on topics for comment during shows.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

The University of Nairobi                                                                                         May 2015

Award                                      Bachelor of Arts Journalism and Media Studies (second class honors upper division)

Muthambi Boys High School                  Year 2009-2013

Merit   KCSE  B– (minus)

Jedielkiraithe Academy                                                                                          Year 1999-2008

Merit                                       KCPE 2008

339 (marks)

OTHER SKILLS

I am a talented actor featuring in various programs including Pray and Prey, Viusasaand InspektaMwala.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

ü  Creativity

ü  Considerable good level of Communication and social skills

ü  High degree of honesty and integrity, with an ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

INTEREST/HOBBIES

ü  Reading Informative writings e.g. newspapers, inspiration books

ü  Meeting new friends and adventures

ü  Biking

REFEREES

WAIHIGA MWAURA

NEWS ANCHOR

ROYAL MEDIA SERVICES

Cell: +254722250153

WANJOHI KUNJU

PRODUCER

ROYAL MEDIA SERVICES

Cell: +254729030599

DR. EDWIN NYUTHO

H.O.D BROADCASTJOURNALISM

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

Cell: +254722227911