Hi, I’m John Kiarie, a Nairobi-based multimedia specialist and photographer with a passion for telling impactful visual stories. With over four years of experience in high-impact storytelling and digital content creation, I’ve built a track record of producing engaging short-form and long-form content that boosts online engagement and resonates with communities. I excel in end-to-end video production—from cinematography and drone operations to advanced post-production editing for social media—and I’m comfortable leading field productions, live-stream setups, and community outreach projects.…

John Kiarie

Hi, I’m John Kiarie, a Nairobi-based multimedia specialist and photographer with a passion for telling impactful visual stories. With over four years of experience in high-impact storytelling and digital content creation, I’ve built a track record of producing engaging short-form and long-form content that boosts online engagement and resonates with communities. I excel in end-to-end video production—from cinematography and drone operations to advanced post-production editing for social media—and I’m comfortable leading field productions, live-stream setups, and community outreach projects.…

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Hi, I’m John Kiarie, a Nairobi-based multimedia specialist and photographer with a passion for telling impactful visual stories. With over four years of experience in high-impact storytelling and digital content creation, I’ve built a track record of producing engaging short-form and long-form content that boosts online engagement and resonates with communities.

I excel in end-to-end video production—from cinematography and drone operations to advanced post-production editing for social media—and I’m comfortable leading field productions, live-stream setups, and community outreach projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Documentary Narrator at Trinity Grammar School (Australia) – Kenya Immersion
January 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Directed multi-county video productions across Nairobi, Nakuru, and Narok, delivering daily digital narratives for international audiences.
Consultant Multimedia Producer at Nairobi City County Government / AMT
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led cinematography and BTS photography for high-profile films, translating complex projects into engaging, bite-sized visual stories.
Multimedia Specialist & Volunteer at Ruben Centre / GIZ Kenya / Ruben FM
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Director of "25 Years of Impact": produced a documentary show showcasing long-term community development and resilience. Digital Lead: achieved a 40% increase in online engagement by optimizing video content for social media platforms. Technical Operations: managed audio-visuals for community outreach programs, ensuring seamless technical execution and sound quality for live audiences.

Education

Secondary Education at Lere Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Photography
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Certificate in Annotation
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization
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    This was a video I made in 2025 for the Ruben Centre at the request of the then director Br Frank. The video entailed how the special unit started and the impact that it has brought to the community at large. video advert explainervideo videoeditor filmdirector…