BRIAN Macharia Njau
Profile & Portfolio
Advertising Sales Agents, Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture, Graphic Designers, Media and Communication Workers
With a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, I’ve delved into various facets of media and communication. Over the years, I’ve accumulated extensive experience in photography and videography, honing my skills to capture compelling visuals that tell engaging stories.
My journey has led me through the realms of public relations, where I’ve learned the art of crafting narratives, managing media relations, and enhancing brand presence. Alongside, I’ve obtained certifications in digital marketing, leveraging the power of online platforms to drive engagement and reach targeted audiences effectively.
My expertise extends to media planning strategy and advertising, where I’ve earned a certificate to strategize and execute impactful campaigns. My internship at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation provided invaluable hands-on experience, further solidifying my understanding of the media landscape.
Combining my diverse skill set and experiences, I’m equipped to navigate the dynamic world of media and communication, delivering results-driven solutions and compelling content.
Experience
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Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)
Studio Technical Operator-Intern - April 2023-August 2023 -
As an intern in the Transmission Department, I acquired a vast amount of knowledge regarding the technical aspects of broadcasting. One of my primary responsibilities was sound mixing, which enabled me to become proficient in balancing audio levels and effectively troubleshooting any issues that arose during live broadcasts. Another vital task was vision mixing, which involved seamlessly switching between multiple camera angles to provide viewers with an optimal viewing experience. My internship also encompassed lighting and CCU (camera control unit), both being crucial components ensuring that on-air talent looked their best whilst all shots were appropriately framed. TR (video transmission) proved to be the most challenging aspect of my role as it required overseeing video signal transmissions from Kbc studio to various distribution outlets worldwide. Lastly, graphics played a pivotal role in enhancing our broadcasts and keeping viewers engaged; as an intern, I had opportunities such as creating lower thirds, full-screen graphics while designing other visual elements conveying important information for our audience’s benefit.
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SIERA MEDIA CHUKA
Photographer|Videographer - 2021-2023 -
I was tasked with storyboarding, scripting and editing a variety of video products, delivering footage (either full rushes or bespoke b-roll package) and detailed video logs via established upload or distribution channels, calibrating and maintaining equipment which includes cleaning and disassembling hardware, troubleshooting problems with the equipment at hand, setting up and tearing down cameras, audio recorders, lighting, microphones and props, inserting closed captioning, graphics, or other on-screen text into a video and adding computer graphics & special effects to a video.
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MOEN MEDIA CHUKA
Photographer|Videographer - 2020-2021 -
I was responsible for setting up and styling the studio, lighting and shoots, retouching images for clients as well as utilizing my general retouching skills such as path clipping, masking, airbrushing, colour balance, resizing and gifs to edit white backdrop and very creative imagery in line with the composition guidelines, shooting and editing video content, Tiktok & Youtube management to ensure zero copyright issues, maintaining all areas related to studio and prop room, events planning, regularly performing tests & cleaning the equipment’s to ensure they worked properly.
Education
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Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication
CHUKA UNIVERSITY2020-2024 -
Certificate in Customer Service
ALISONApril 2024-May 2024 -
Certificate in Media Planning,Strategy and Advertising
ALISONFebruary 2024-April 2024 -
Certificate in Digital Marketing
ALISONDecember 2023-February 2024
Skills
- Confident
- Content Marketing
- email marketing
- Motion Graphics
- Photo Retouching
- SEO
- Team player