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aisha wanjiku

@aishawanjiku

Digital news editor at Strictly Digital Production Limited, producing English-language journalism for African audiences.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m ready to lead the BBC’s English-language digital news output from Africa.

At Strictly Digital Production Limited, I lead editorial strategy and produce English-language journalism for social platforms and digital channels. I cover breaking news, current affairs, and culture, using audience data to shape content and grow a combined social media audience of 150K+.

At Milele FM, I directed daily editorial output for a live news and entertainment programme, making real-time breaking news decisions and extending broadcast content to digital platforms. I’ve also presented and produced television and hosted the Space Yako podcast, covering youth empowerment, sexual health, and reproductive rights.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Executive Producer

Current

Strictly Digital Production Limited

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Lead editorial strategy, commissioning, and digital-first content production for an independent media company distributing original English-language journalism across social platforms and digital channels.

Editorial Strategy Content Production Digital Journalism Social Media Audience Growth Budget Management Talent Management

Current

Podcast Host

Current

Girl Effect Initiative

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Lead editorial direction and production of an internationally supported podcast covering sexual health, reproductive rights, and youth empowerment for East African audiences. Commission and facilitate research-backed conversations with medical professionals, educators, and policy advocates.

Podcast Production Editorial Direction Interviewing Research Sexual Health Youth Empowerment

Radio Host

Milele FM, Mediamax Network Limited

Apr 2022 - Jul 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Directed daily editorial output for a 4-hour live news and entertainment programme, making real-time breaking news decisions and deploying coverage across a national audience. Built a digital content pipeline alongside broadcast duties, repurposing output into platform-optimised digital assets.

Broadcast Journalism Editorial Leadership Breaking News Digital Content Content Repurposing On Air Talent

Entertainment TV Presenter & Producer

K24, Mediamax Network Limited

Jul 2021 - Jul 2025 (4 years)

Produced and presented a weekly live television show, leading editorial planning, guest commissioning, and story selection for a youth-focused urban audience. Developed digital storytelling extensions of broadcast content, driving audience growth across social platforms.

Television Production Presentation Skills Editorial Planning Booking Digital Storytelling Social Media Growth Interviewing

Content Director

TrueD Pictures

Mar 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Led editorial development for reality TV formats, providing strategic creative direction and coaching production teams through complex editorial challenges. Shaped long-term content strategy and oversaw editorial quality across multiple concurrent productions.

Content Strategy Editorial Development Reality TV Creative Direction Team Coaching Production Oversight

Regional Entertainment TV Presenter

Maisha Magic East, M-Net (DStv)

Apr 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 8 months)

Hosted flagship Swahili-language entertainment and lifestyle programming for DStv/MultiChoice, reaching audiences across 50+ African countries. Built deep audience trust through culturally nuanced storytelling and consistent editorial presence.

Presenter Swahili Broadcasting Event And Entertainment Programming Audience Engagement Cultural Storytelling

Entertainment TV Presenter

KTN, Standard Group Limited

Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Presented weekly live entertainment programming and a nationally broadcast youth social impact series on HIV/AIDS awareness to hundreds of thousands of Kenyan viewers.

Presenter Event And Entertainment Programming Social Impact HIV AND AIDS Awareness Youth Engagement