JAMES IRUNA

Owing to my versatility, I am well rounded in various elements of media production, though my main areas of interest are in video-editing, camera operation, directing and producing

Having experience spanning more than 8 years in the media industry, I have had an opportunity to work as a freelancer and an employee in different setups including; busy newsroom environment, news studio, video production setups, and outside broadcasting setups.

Owing to my versatility, I am well rounded in various elements of media production, though my main areas of interest are in video-editing, camera operation, directing and producing.

Having experience spanning more than 8 years in the media industry, I have had an opportunity to work as a freelancer and an employee in different setups including; busy newsroom environment, news studio, video production setups, and outside broadcasting setups.

With a vast expertise in different facets of production such as scripting, lighting, sound, and directing, I have leveraged my passion for accuracy and visual excellence to consistently deliver outstanding camerawork that meets high standards. As a progressive professional, I am confident of my ability to bring valuable contribution to any team I work with to create excellent and high quality content both for broadcast and online platforms. 

I have further enhanced my skills in relations to digital media in order to keep up with the current trends in online media which has become quite essential in everyday dissemination of information, especially at this era where the media landscape has totally shifted focus towards online content catapulted by the shifts in audiences when it comes to content consumption.

Key skills and attributes

• Highly self-motivated with strong ability to successfully work independently, under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities. 
• Vivid imagination, artistic eye and creative mind-set on the art of storytelling.
• Exceptional ability to consistently bring necessary tasks to completion and manage multiple projects simultaneously without supervision.
• Immense ability to effectively plan, schedule and manage time thus work speedily.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING

Certificate in Introduction to Digital Journalism, 2023

Reuters/Meta Journalism project. 

Bachelor of Journalism/Communication, 2015-2018

Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi. 

Diploma in Video Production, 2012-2014

Star Media Institute, Nairobi.

Certificate in Computer Packages 2011 

Servetech Computer College, Nairobi.

Software proficiency: 

Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, Adobe Light room, Adobe Audition.

Technical Skills: 

Video editing, Video production, Scripting, Cinematography, Live streaming, DSLR camera operation, ENG camera operation.