Michael Kinji
@michaelkinji
Experienced voice-over and public relations professional skilled in media, narration, and stakeholder engagement.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic media professional with experience in voice-over, public relations, and newsroom operations, delivering professional corporate and editorial audio and managing media relations. I have produced broadcast-quality deliverables from a sound-treated home studio and worked on on-site coverage and newsroom liaison roles.
My background includes serving as Personal Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief at Royal Media Services where I managed administrative functions, editorial coordination, and confidential communications that supported smooth newsroom operations. I have also worked as a media correspondent covering regional news and supporting content creation and field reporting.
I bring technical audio skills (Adobe Audition, Audacity, iZotope RX Elements), hands-on studio experience (Rode NT1-A, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2), and strengths in content creation, social media oversight, and stakeholder engagement. I am committed to clear messaging, vocal health, and producing polished, broadcast-ready audio and media content.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Audio & AV Manager
Kenya Assemblies Of God Ministry
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Managed audio/visual production, livestreams and broadcasts, oversaw volunteer teams, and maintained studio and delivery formats for events and services.
Personal Assistant
Royal Media Services
Sep 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Provided high-level administrative support to the Editor-in-Chief, managing calendars, meetings, confidential documents, and facilitating communication across editorial departments to ensure smooth operations.
Media Correspondent
Wanon Media
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Covered on-site stories in the Mombasa region, conducted interviews, produced and wrote news content, and liaised with newsroom editors to deliver broadcast-quality pieces.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Nairobi
Diploma, Business Management
2009 - 2010
Completed a Diploma in Business Management at the University of Nairobi.
Kenya School of Monetary Studies
Certificate, Banking & Financial Services
2007 - 2008
Completed a Certificate in Banking & Financial Services at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies.
Chogoria Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2002 - 2005
Attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from Chogoria Boys High School.
Chogoria Complex Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
1994 - 2001
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
The University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Media Studies
Activities and societies: Home studio setup, recording techniques, editing & file delivery, creating a demo reel, auditioning skills
Enrolled in Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Media Studies; studies currently on hold due to financial constraints.
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