Mercy Bodo
@mercybodo
Multimedia broadcast journalist with cybersecurity and digital communications expertise.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a multimedia broadcast journalist and cybersecurity-aware communications professional with hands-on experience in broadcast production, digital content creation, and public relations. I combine storytelling skills with technical knowledge to produce secure, audience-focused multimedia.
I have produced and hosted radio talk shows, led social media campaigns that increased visibility, and founded a media house that delivers audiovisual content across platforms. I teach public relations and broadcast journalism, guiding students in crisis communication, sub-editing, and investigative reporting.
My cybersecurity background includes ethical hacking, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, and incident response—skills I applied during a cybersecurity analyst internship to protect digital communication platforms and social accounts. I also managed media coverage, photography, videography, and graphic design for organizational channels.
I bring multilingual communication (English, French, Kiswahili) and a broad media network, aiming to deliver impactful, secure communications that reach diverse audiences while safeguarding digital assets.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Multimedia Journalist
Freelance
Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Produced articles, press statements and video content for multiple outlets, founded Cinq Media to deliver audiovisual content, and created tailored social media content on cultural and political topics.
Public Relations Lecturer
ICS Technical College
Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (5 months)
Taught public relations and broadcast journalism modules, directed a student-led lunchtime bulletin, and trained students in crisis communication, press release writing, sub-editing, and investigative journalism.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Fablab Winam
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)
Completed a 3-month internship performing ethical hacking, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment and incident response while developing strategies to protect digital communication platforms.
Social Media Manager
Fablab Winam
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)
Managed media coverage and social channels, produced photography, videography and graphics, and curated posts to increase engagement and protect organisational accounts from cyber threats.
Radio Producer
UNC Radio
Jun 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Produced and hosted two talk shows, developed social media campaigns that increased station visibility and managed content creation aligned to audience and brand identity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Production
2020 - 2024
Activities and societies: Member and Secretary General (2024-2025) of Media Students Association of Kenya; participated in Kenya Model United Nations, University of Nairobi chapter (C3, UNSC 2023-2024).
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Production with coursework in radio and TV production, photography, anchoring, and news reporting.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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