I’m Bernabas Belayneh Bassa, a media executive, documentary director, and voiceover artist with nearly two decades of experience in scriptwriting, sound design, radio production, and investigative storytelling. I specialize in adapting historical and intelligence narratives into compelling documentary formats, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through bilingual English–Amharic voice narration. I founded Kero Media and Communication and have produced acclaimed weekly radio programming, while also directing and writing documentaries such as “WALDIBA,” along with education-focused docu-drama projects. From field reporting and broadcast workflow management to detailed audio editing and Foley-based sound design, I work end-to-end to create high-impact content for both domestic and international audiences.…

Bernabas Belayneh BassaSenior Journalist

I’m Bernabas Belayneh Bassa, a media executive, documentary director, and voiceover artist with nearly two decades of experience in scriptwriting, sound design, radio production, and investigative storytelling. I specialize in adapting historical and intelligence narratives into compelling documentary formats, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through bilingual English–Amharic voice narration. I founded Kero Media and Communication and have produced acclaimed weekly radio programming, while also directing and writing documentaries such as “WALDIBA,” along with education-focused docu-drama projects. From field reporting and broadcast workflow management to detailed audio editing and Foley-based sound design, I work end-to-end to create high-impact content for both domestic and international audiences.…

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I’m Bernabas Belayneh Bassa, a media executive, documentary director, and voiceover artist with nearly two decades of experience in scriptwriting, sound design, radio production, and investigative storytelling. I specialize in adapting historical and intelligence narratives into compelling documentary formats, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through bilingual English–Amharic voice narration.

I founded Kero Media and Communication and have produced acclaimed weekly radio programming, while also directing and writing documentaries such as “WALDIBA,” along with education-focused docu-drama projects. From field reporting and broadcast workflow management to detailed audio editing and Foley-based sound design, I work end-to-end to create high-impact content for both domestic and international audiences.

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Language

Amharic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Executive Director at Kero Media and Communication
January 1, 2012 - Present
Led production strategy for broadcast media, corporate presentations, and cross-platform video content. Co-produced and broadcast weekly radio programs (including “Business Lunch” and “Ethio Taem”) in partnership with Ethio FM 107.8. Delivered bilingual English–Amharic voiceover work, narrative research, and script adaptations for international and domestic clients.
Senior Producer & Broadcast Journalist at Radio Fana (Fana FM 98.1)
February 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Hosted morning flagship broadcasts and managed daily audio production workflows. Conducted investigative field reporting and developed engaging audio segments, interview lineups, and feature scripts to strengthen audience impact.
Film Director at Rehobot Promotion
October 1, 2006 - February 1, 2008
Directed commercial campaigns, promotional videos, and narrative documentary projects. Worked on story-driven visual content and production execution for promotional and documentary assignments across full-time and continued part-time periods.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre Arts at Addis Ababa University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization