Edwin Kuria, MA

Experience

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  Demand Media Studios

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Article Writer

  Article Writer

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  JW Writing Services

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2016

  Editorial and Creative Writer

  1. Writing creative and academic pieces as assigned.2. Editing the work of two entry-level writers.3. Conducting research work for dissertations and capstone projects.4. Assisting in copywriting and reviewing and analyzing products and services.

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  WTV KENYA

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Intern

  1. Video Editing of Two on-air shows; Daily News Review Show and Business Foresight.2. Assisting in TV Scriptwriting for business magazine and interview shows.3. Assistant producer for the Daily News Review and Friday with Mr B show.4. Voice Over Artiste for selected TV show promos.

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  Trots Technologies

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Digital Content Producer

  1. Managing and designing all communication for the Trots App and all other digital platforms.2. Organizing and executing sign up events for the Trots App.3. Preparing pitch presentations and on-boarding organizations and merchants onto the App.4. Overseeing all brand development activities.5. Managing Human Resource in line with the set company policies.6. Managing the company's database.7. Offering strategic consultancy to the Chief Executive Officer

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  Princecam Media

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2021

  Operations and Corporate Communications Manager

  1. Oversaw and guided a team of sixteen (16) media production crew.2. Developed production schedules and managed production budgets.3. Increased efficiency in operations and administrative procedures to increase revenue generation.4. Helped to create and foster team culture that boosted staff morale and productivity.5. Developed creative concepts and wrote scripts for media production projects.6. Provided marketing and communication support to the company.7. Managed the company’s public relations functions.8. Organized major company events and client events.9. Maintained Corporate Communications operational needs by providing direct support to staff and planning for future needs and requirements.10. Managed media junkets for media project releases. Show less

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  Talanta Institute

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2021

  Operations Manager and Principal

  1. Assessed existing staff, organizational structures, operations, and programs, and implemented immediate changes positively impacting staff morale, customer relations, operational effectiveness, and improved revenue generation.2. Led an organization of twenty-seven (27) staff and helped the organization to get into partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the industry leading to the organizations growth.3. Developed and managed the organization’s annual budget while managing all operational aspects, scheduling activities and equipment maintenance.4. Evaluated job performances, developed appropriate job descriptions, and working schedules in accordance with all labour laws.5. Overseeing the design, marketing, and promotion process for all programs and services6. Designing and managing communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Show less

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  Eddbrainy Communications

  Jul 2021 - now

  Communications Specialist

  1. Creating marketing copy and providing editorial services for multiple client deliverables such as press releases, newsletters, feature articles, among others.2. Managing creation and maintenance of a quality-focused presentation decks.3. Developing and implementing communication strategies that includes media outreach and social media content creation.4. Working with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives.5. Providing support and evaluating results of communication campaigns with the team.6. Planning and overseeing media relations including press conferences with my clients. Show less

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  Kenyans.co.ke

  Oct 2022 - now

  Head of Video and Projects Manager