Michael Odhiambo ODUOR
Lyon
Summary
An experienced and professional journalist at Africanews, a sister T.V. station to Euronews. I have a vision and creativity that have enabled part of my output to be exemplary unique and boost newsroom productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EDITOR/PRESENTER/Sports Reporter
Africanews/Euronews
Lyon
08.2020 - Current
- Delegated story coverage among journalists.
- Investigated various sources for comprehensive news information.
- Directed coordination efforts for timely news reporting.
- Facilitated communication between groups using discussions and assessments.
- Conducted scripting tasks, ensuring accuracy.
- Hosted and delivered engaging sports presentations.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Supervised a team of writers, providing feedback and guidance to improve quality.
- Ensured that all published documents met industry standards.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
GENERAL PRODUCER
Africanews
Pointe-Noire
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Coordinate routine production of various programs and news segments.
- Maintain punctual distribution of media content.
- Developed engaging TV programming.
- Guarantee uniform application of house style standards in all video productions.
- Managed on-air show coordination smoothly.
- Flexibility and adaptability in coming up with solutions in case of an emergency.
- Perfect comprehension of Africa's political dimensions and scope.
- Established pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
- Facilitated communication between internal teams by providing regular updates on ongoing initiatives.
- Monitored workflow processes to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Supervised post-production processes, including editing, dubbing, and color grading.
- Priority assessment of different news stories.
- Oversee and direct general news production.
SENIOR JOURNALIST
Africanews
Pointe-Noire
10.2015 - 07.2020
- Coordinate daily news operations.
- Coordinated distribution of stories among journalists.
- Edited scripts for clarity and accuracy.
- Commercials editing, documentary editing.
- Provided comprehensive coverage of 2017 Kenyan general election events.
- Provided detailed coverage of the 2018 elections in Sierra Leone.
- Played a crucial role in making significant departmental decisions.
- Collected information by conducting on-the-scene interviews with witnesses or bystanders.
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
MEDIA PERSONNEL
Miss Commonwealth Kenya Pageantry
Nairobi
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Scripted and edited video content efficiently.
- Handled arrangements and execution of photography sessions.
REPORTER/CAMERAMAN
Kenya Television Service
Nairobi
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Reported live in the field during breaking news situations.
- Coordinated logistics for remote shoots such as travel arrangements, equipment needs.
EDITOR & ASSISTANT MANAGING DIRECTOR
Moi University Publications
Nairobi
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
- Monitored and analyzed content performance metrics to guide future editorial decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
Moi University
Nairobi, KENYA09-2015
SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Nyagondo Mixed Secondary School
Siaya, KENYA01.2009
PRIMARY EDUCATION -
Wagwer Primary School
Siaya, KENYA11-2004
Skills
- Team leader
- Strong Communication Skills
- Independent Work Ethic
- Creative
- Hardworking
- Editing and proofreading
- Editorial planning
- Digitizing
- Story shaping
- Error spotting
- Strategic content planning
- Headline writing
- Online content editing
- Editorial management
- Fact-checking
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Websites
- https://www.africanews.com/2022/08/10/explainer-the-issues-in-kenyas-just-concluded-presidential-election-who-will-win/
- https://www.africanews.com/2021/10/14/kenya-s-spat-with-somalia-is-more-than-just-the-maritime-border-analysis/
- https://www.africanews.com/2024/06/24/basketball-africa-league-aims-to-expand-footprint-and-player-development/
- https://www.africanews.com/2021/10/24/eto-o-tips-africa-to-shine-at-the-qatar-2022-fifa-world-cup/
- https://www.africanews.com/2021/01/14/cameroon-set-for-chan-tournament-first-match-on-saturday-16/
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EDITOR/PRESENTER/Sports Reporter
Africanews/Euronews
08.2020 - Current
GENERAL PRODUCER
Africanews
10.2017 - 07.2020
SENIOR JOURNALIST
Africanews
10.2015 - 07.2020
MEDIA PERSONNEL
Miss Commonwealth Kenya Pageantry
11.2013 - 09.2015
REPORTER/CAMERAMAN
Kenya Television Service
01.2013 - 01.2015
EDITOR & ASSISTANT MANAGING DIRECTOR
Moi University Publications
10.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
Moi University
SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Nyagondo Mixed Secondary School
PRIMARY EDUCATION -
Wagwer Primary School
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