I am a Multimedia Producer and Graphic Designer with 7+ years of experience translating complex climate, health, and development topics into accessible, engaging visuals. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, I design reports, infographics, social media graphics, and short-form videos, while building brand-consistent templates, toolkits, and guidelines to support across teams. My work spans government, NGO, and corporate contexts in Africa, with a focus on culturally relevant storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. I apply brand-first storytelling, audience-centered assets, and collaborative workflows to deliver design-ready outputs across platforms, blending stills with motion, audio, and multilingual content to broaden reach.

Jake Ellis Kuria Wawira

I am a Multimedia Producer and Graphic Designer with 7+ years of experience translating complex climate, health, and development topics into accessible, engaging visuals. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, I design reports, infographics, social media graphics, and short-form videos, while building brand-consistent templates, toolkits, and guidelines to support across teams. My work spans government, NGO, and corporate contexts in Africa, with a focus on culturally relevant storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. I apply brand-first storytelling, audience-centered assets, and collaborative workflows to deliver design-ready outputs across platforms, blending stills with motion, audio, and multilingual content to broaden reach.

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I am a Multimedia Producer and Graphic Designer with 7+ years of experience translating complex climate, health, and development topics into accessible, engaging visuals. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, I design reports, infographics, social media graphics, and short-form videos, while building brand-consistent templates, toolkits, and guidelines to support across teams.

My work spans government, NGO, and corporate contexts in Africa, with a focus on culturally relevant storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. I apply brand-first storytelling, audience-centered assets, and collaborative workflows to deliver design-ready outputs across platforms, blending stills with motion, audio, and multilingual content to broaden reach.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Content Producer at M-Lugha Project
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Recorded and engineered professional voice-over protocols for educational content across 17 Kenyan languages, ensuring clarity and cultural appropriateness for diverse audiences. Developed and produced multilingual multimedia assets, including animated explainers and audio content, supporting digital literacy and preservation initiatives.
Photographer & On-Camera Reporter at Embu County Government
April 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023
Served as primary on-camera presenter and field reporter, producing documentary videos and conducting interviews with community leaders, officials, and stakeholders. Planned, filmed, and edited self-shot video segments for public awareness campaigns, managing full production cycle from concept to delivery. Trained and mentored youth in video production techniques, including on-camera presence and self-filming best practices.
Multimedia Producer at Justin Muturi Foundation
February 1, 2019 - Present
Produced foundation's video content series, serving as narrator and on-screen presenter to communicate impact to donors and stakeholders. Developed digital campaign videos, handling scripting, filming, editing, and voice-over work, resulting in 40% increase in program visibility.
Video Producer & Field Reporter at University of Nairobi (UNICEF-Funded Project)
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Produced, shot, and narrated documentary series for UNICEF-funded research, translating complex findings into accessible public awareness content. Conducted on-camera interviews with researchers and subjects, creating compelling field reports that maintained brand and editorial standards.
Multimedia Producer at I&M Bank
November 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Recorded professional voice-overs and served as on-screen presenter for instructional video series that trained 5,000+ employees. Created animated explainer content that simplified complex financial products, reducing customer support inquiries by 25%.

Education

Animation Certification at Kenya Film Commission
January 1, 2022 - January 14, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts & Film Technology at Kenyatta University
January 1, 2018 - January 14, 2026
Animation Certification at Kenya Film Commission
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts & Film Technology at Kenyatta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Animation Certification
January 1, 2022 - January 14, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts & Film Technology
January 1, 2018 - January 14, 2026
Animation Certification
January 1, 2022 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Healthcare
    paper Embu Youth Day 2023 Success Stories

    Watch the full documentary of some of the success stories from various youth in the Embu County which I shot and edited with my colleague