Edwin Mogere
@edwinmogere
Experienced Swahili–English linguist specializing in translation, editing, and localization.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a versatile Swahili linguist and communication specialist with experience across media, translation, transcription, and linguistic data review. I have produced, edited, and refined multilingual content for academic, media, and technology clients, consistently delivering accurate, culturally sensitive work that preserves tone and natural flow.
I have led academic programs and media teams, founded a production company, and worked as a freelance linguistic specialist and content writer. I bring strong quality-control skills, familiarity with translation and transcription tools, and a collaborative remote-work ethic focused on meeting deadlines and maintaining high linguistic standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Linguistic Specialist
Freelance
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Provide Swahili–English translation, transcription, linguistic annotation, and quality validation for clients in academic, media, and technology sectors, ensuring grammatical integrity and cultural accuracy across projects.
Content Writer
Polyvista Inc.
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Write, optimize, edit, and proofread digital content tailored to diverse audiences, conducting keyword and linguistic research to improve readability and content visibility.
Founder & Creative Director
Mashariki Productions
Sep 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Directed media projects including translation, subtitling, and voice-over scripting, overseeing production workflows and team coordination to ensure linguistic quality and cultural authenticity.
Head of Department
Nairobi Aviation College
Mar 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Led the Mass Communication department, managing academic programs, teaching communication and media writing, and supervising student projects to improve instructional quality and language precision.
Broadcasting Intern
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Jun 2013 - Jun 2013 (0 months)
Supported Swahili-language program production by assisting in editing, script writing, translation, and transcription for radio feature segments and creative inserts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUChuka University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Media
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media, focusing on journalism, media production, and communication studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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