# erick angwenyi

erick angwenyi is a remote worker on Himalayas, Media Specialist and Communication at Freelance, based in Kenya.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@erickangwenyi

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Media producer and communications specialist at Freelance, producing documentaries and livestreams that reached over 1 million views.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Kenya |
| Authorized to work in | Kenya |
| Salary expectations | 60k+ USD |
| Job categories | Media and Communications Specialist, Communications Specialist, Videographer, Livestream Production |
| Skills | Film Production, Documentary Production, Video Production, Livestream Production, Event Production, Videography, Video Editing, Photography, Camera Operation, Audiovisual production, Sound Mixing, Lighting, Social Media Management, Media And Communications, Digital Media |
| LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/erickson-machoka |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm looking for opportunities to collaborate with innovative companies and like-minded individuals to create compelling stories.
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## About

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At Freelance, I work in media and communications, bringing ideas to life through production for film, live events, and digital platforms. My livestreaming projects have achieved over 1 million views.

At Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, I produced testimonial videos and documentaries about children’s heart surgeries. I also covered hospital events and created social media content.

At Newlife S.D.A Church, I produced livestreams and created graphics for live events. I also trained volunteers in live service production.

At iGabantu Studios, I covered events including the Supa Modo Movie Premiere, Total Motor Show, and FIFA World Cup trophy tour for Coca-Cola. I studied Film Production and Animation at Multimedia University Kenya.
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## Experience

### Media Specialist and Communication (current)

Freelance. Jan 2024 - Present

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Worked as Media Specialist and Communication at Freelance.
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### Professional development

Career Break. Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

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McKinsey Forward Learning
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### Logistics

Farmdrop. Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

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🔵 Supply Chain Efficiency: Streamlined farm-to-consumer grocery deliveries in Nairobi, boosting speed and quality.

🔵 Reliable Delivery Scheduling: Optimized delivery timetables for consistent, dependable service.

🔵 Client Base Expansion: Significantly increased client numbers by focusing on convenience and accessibility in produce delivery, enhancing customer satisfaction and market reach.
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### Media Communications Specialist

Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital. Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

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🔵 Video Production: Masterfully crafted testimonial videos showcasing the life-changing effects of children's heart surgeries.

🔵 Documentary Creation: Created moving documentaries that vividly tell the stories of children, highlighting their journeys and triumphs.

🔵 Event Coverage: Delivered top-tier photography and videography at hospital events, capturing pivotal moments with precision.

🔵 Con
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### Live Stream Producer/Volunteer

Newlife S.D.A Church. Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

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🔵 Streaming Protocol Innovation: Established advanced video streaming protocols, enhancing broadcast quality.

🔵 Livestream Expertise: Led setup and operation of livestream software for high-profile clients, ensuring flawless events.

🔵 Graphic Design Leadership: Created engaging graphics for live event productions, improving viewer experience.

🔵 Audio-Visual Mastery: Managed sound mixing and lig
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### Broadcast Intern

Parliament of Kenya. Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

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🔵 Post-Production Assistance: Made significant contributions to the editing and refining of content in post-production sessions.

🔵 Live Coverage Contribution: Played an active role in covering parliamentary sessions, ensuring dynamic and engaging live broadcasts for TV stations.

🔵 Technical Support Provision: Provided crucial technical support for sound and camera operations during live events,
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Skills: Project-Management, Photo-Shoots, Target-Audience, Instagram, Camera-Operation, Trust-Building, Media-Engagement, Video-Filming, Media-Skills, Digital-Content, DSLR, Multimedia, YouTube, Program-Management, Twitter

### Technical Support Specialist

Media Edge Limited Kenya. Oct 2018 - May 2019

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🔵 Steering Committee Role: Played an active role in the steering committee for ICPD25, contributing significantly to strategic decisions and event planning.

🔵 Command Center Operations: Provided essential technical support in the command center during the conference, specializing in travel and logistics.

🔵 Logistics Team Assistance: Aided in managing attendance confirmation and transportation lo
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Skills: Campaigns, Project-Management, External-Communications, Event-Production, Photo-Shoots, Target-Audience, Instagram, Still-Photographer, Trust-Building, Teamwork, Media-Engagement, Event-Management, Media-Planning, Digital-Content, Digital-Media, DSLR, Multimedia, Photo-Story, YouTube, Marketing-Campaigns, Program-Management, Attention-To-Detail, Twitter, Creative-Management, Social-Media-Marketing

### Videographer/Producer

iGabantu Studios. Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

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🔵 High-Impact Livestreams: Orchestrated streams achieving over 1 million views and 2 million subscriptions.

🔵 Diverse Event Coverage: Expertly documented major events including the Supa Modo Movie Premiere, Total Motor Show, and FIFA World Cup trophy tour for Coca-Cola.

🔵 Specialized Videography: Skillfully captured compelling content for the British Council's Next Gen Report launch and the Robe
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Skills: Project-Management, Event-Production, Photo-Shoots, Target-Audience, Documentary-Production, Live-Events, Still-Photographer, Camera-Operation, Trust-Building, Media-Engagement, Video-Filming, Problem-Solving, Media-Skills, Media-Planning, Digital-Content, Digital-Media, DSLR, Multimedia, Color-Correction, Digital-Journalism, Photo-Story, YouTube, Attention-To-Detail, Twitter, Sales, Social-Media-Marketing, Filming

## Education

### Multimedia University Kenya

Bachelor's degree, FILM PRODUCTION AND ANIMATION. 2012 - 2017

## Tech stack

- Zoom

To contact erick, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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