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Milton Nyakundi Oriku

Milton Nyakundi Oriku

Journalist
17 Waterwood CT Essex,MD

Summary


  • Positive/engaging media professional bringing demonstrated success, resilience and resourceful journalism of nearly two decades of Media and PR experience. Boasting a history of exposure in leveraging on leadership, planning and interpersonal strengths to optimize efficient performances that satisfy audiences and colleagues. An articulate speaker with a professional demeanor and a talented broadcast professional accomplished in on and off-air work.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Editor

Kurunzi News
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2017 - Current
  • Oversee publication of digital products, aligning content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
  • Oversee compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity.
  • Work with graphic artists and post-production teams to produce captivating content.
  • Lead writers in content production.
  • Proofread, edit and evaluate final copy to verify content is aligned with established guidelines.
  • Conduct editorial meetings with writers to collaborate and review editorial suggestions.
  • Delegate and track assignments and deadlines.
  • Coordinate all content and topics with editorial teams.
  • Provide concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers.
  • Hire, train and provided daily direction for writers.
  • Inspect production and design, maintaining continuity for digital products.
  • Design and implement ancillary projects and products to expand diversity of editorial offerings and revenue opportunities.
  • Manage editorial teams, coordinating correspondents and freelancers to achieve prescribed deliverables.
  • Maintain social media presence to promote deliverables and solicit new contributors.
  • Edit long and short-forms of all content.

Communications/Media Advisor

Football Kenya Federation
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Advising on best packaging/delivery of all communications and messaging; developing and overseeing implementation of communication policy, strategy to enhance visibility; advising President and CEO on appropriate messaging plan for national and international events and development and maintenance website and social media platforms to sustain online presence.

Copy Editor

MediaMax Network
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2013 - 02.2015
  • Reviewed and edited content for proper grammar/style.
  • Collaborated with editors and page designers to create polished, attractive newspaper.
  • Compiled common usage and style errors to reduce number of mistakes and improve style consistency.
  • Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal/external style guides.
  • Created headlines, subheads and photo captions for local and national news stories.
  • Produced clear, concise and accurate content to reflect tone and level of authority appropriate to content.
  • Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Conducted editorial meetings to collaborate and review proposed publication ideas.
  • Worked with graphic designers and other post-production teams to produce captivating content.
  • Anchored TV news, did special shows and offered live commentary for different events.

Presenter

Nation Media Group
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Moderating weekly programme on Kenyan electoral processes as stipulated by Law.

Assistant News Editor

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, KBC
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2006 - 02.2012
  • Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to broadcast.
  • Reported to Editor-In-Chief about news content for TV, Radio and Digital platforms.
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
  • Sought out stories and, either, assigned or packaged stories/features according to strict timelines.
  • Monitored breaking news on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign reporters.
  • Worked with creative teams to develop TV graphics/radio jingles for compelling news content.
  • Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and technical crew.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with reporters to collaborate and review content proposals/ideas.
  • Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with set-out guidelines.
  • Worked with graphic designers, post-production teams and others to produce captivating content.
  • Anchored TV news and presented special programmes as well as live commentary for different events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
2026

Diploma - Mass Communication & Journalism

Nairobi Aviation College
Nairobi
12.2005

French Language Modules - Certificate/Short Course

Alliance Francaise
Nairobi
07.2003

Certificate in Communication Skills -

Kenya Utalii College
Nairobi
07.2003

High School - High School

Kisii School
Kisii
11.2001

Primary Education - Primary School

Bomorito Primary School
Nyamira
11.1997

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication & Relationship
  • Oral Presentation
  • Strong Organization, Leadership, Management and Administration
  • PR, media relations and events management
  • Print/Electronic/Social media dynamics knowledge
  • Conducting/Coordinating media interviews
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multimedia Presentations
  • Digital/online news platforms knowledge
  • Planning and coordination
  • Content Planning
  • Covering events
  • Writing features
  • Copy Editing
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Headline writing

Affiliations

  • Media Council of Kenya
  • Sports Journalists Association of Kenya
  • Association International de Presse Sportiff (AIPS)

Additional Information

  • Religion: Christian
  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 35 - 45

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Managing Editor

Kurunzi News
01.2017 - Current

Communications/Media Advisor

Football Kenya Federation
07.2014 - 02.2016

Copy Editor

MediaMax Network
04.2013 - 02.2015

Presenter

Nation Media Group
01.2013 - 03.2013

Assistant News Editor

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, KBC
06.2006 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Law

University of Nairobi

Diploma - Mass Communication & Journalism

Nairobi Aviation College

French Language Modules - Certificate/Short Course

Alliance Francaise

Certificate in Communication Skills -

Kenya Utalii College

High School - High School

Kisii School

Primary Education - Primary School

Bomorito Primary School

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