Hello! I’m Montel Simon Gikonyo Tatua, a communications and media professional with 15+ years of experience producing, editing, and managing content for television, NGOs, and international organizations across Africa. I’ve built and managed digital platforms with over 200,000 followers/subscribers, produced 1,000+ video assets, and translate audience insights into donor-aligned messaging. My work spans audience research, social listening, media monitoring, and digital analytics, complemented by strong graphic design and multimedia storytelling skills. I hold a BSc in Business Statistics, which strengthens my ability to use monitoring, evaluation, and data-informed reporting to drive engagement and measurable impact across family programming, advocacy campaigns, and community-focused media for local and international audiences.…

Montel Simon Gikonyo Tatua

Hello! I’m Montel Simon Gikonyo Tatua, a communications and media professional with 15+ years of experience producing, editing, and managing content for television, NGOs, and international organizations across Africa. I’ve built and managed digital platforms with over 200,000 followers/subscribers, produced 1,000+ video assets, and translate audience insights into donor-aligned messaging. My work spans audience research, social listening, media monitoring, and digital analytics, complemented by strong graphic design and multimedia storytelling skills. I hold a BSc in Business Statistics, which strengthens my ability to use monitoring, evaluation, and data-informed reporting to drive engagement and measurable impact across family programming, advocacy campaigns, and community-focused media for local and international audiences.…

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Hello! I’m Montel Simon Gikonyo Tatua, a communications and media professional with 15+ years of experience producing, editing, and managing content for television, NGOs, and international organizations across Africa. I’ve built and managed digital platforms with over 200,000 followers/subscribers, produced 1,000+ video assets, and translate audience insights into donor-aligned messaging. My work spans audience research, social listening, media monitoring, and digital analytics, complemented by strong graphic design and multimedia storytelling skills.

I hold a BSc in Business Statistics, which strengthens my ability to use monitoring, evaluation, and data-informed reporting to drive engagement and measurable impact across family programming, advocacy campaigns, and community-focused media for local and international audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Kikuyu, Gikuyu
Fluent

Work Experience

Media Head at Worldwide Truth Foundation
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead communications strategy across YouTube (WorldWideTruthEcumenical) and TikTok, develop and track KPIs (reach, engagement, audience growth), conduct social media analytics, implement paid campaigns, use Google Alerts for media monitoring, oversee content production teams, branding, and multimedia storytelling.
Media & Documentary Production – Contract at One Acre Fund / Results UK & Canada
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Produced video campaigns supporting agriculture and community development initiatives; collected audience insights from digital platforms to optimize messaging.
Content Producer at Royal Media Services – Inooro TV
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Produced family-based television programming, coordinated scripting, filming, and editing, ensured content met broadcast standards, and monitored audience feedback to optimize programming.
Digital Content Producer & Social Media Manager at Warigia Comedies
January 1, 2017 - Present
Managed TikTok and YouTube channels, produced family-oriented digital content, tracked engagement metrics, developed performance dashboards, implemented paid promotions, and coordinated production workflows.
Freelance Camera Operator & Video Editor at BBC London
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Produced broadcast-quality video content for international audiences; collaborated with editorial teams under tight deadlines to deliver high-quality storytelling.
Freelance Media & Communications Consultant at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Produced 1,000+ multimedia assets across television and digital platforms; developed dashboards and KPIs to measure content performance and audience engagement; implemented paid social media campaigns and tracked impact; provided strategy and storytelling consultancy.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Business Statistics at Makerere University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Grow Your Business Program
May 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services