David Bett

An accredited, adaptable Multimedia Journalist with a nose for human interest stories, having unmatched skills in news gathering and reporting, scripting, interviewing subjects, voicing and audio-video editing.

• Mastery of Mobile Journalism from scripting, shooting, editing and distribution of multimedia products.
• Prolific Interviewer, photographer, videographer and audio-video editor. 
• Adept Social media manager and online campaigns. 
• Mastery of spoken and written English and Kiswahili for radio and TV broadcasting
• Capable of doing live links in both English and Kiswahili
• Knowledge in Gender and Special Reportage. 
• Able to work under intense, disaster prone areas under no supervision.
• Mastery of Internet, computer hardware and both system & application software.
• Proficient with all audio-visual editing software including adobe suite.
• Skilled in Firefighting, Disaster Management and First aid.
• Effective technological, analytical and data management abilities - Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to gather and absorb information quickly and correctly
• Proper understanding of media laws and ethics. 
• Familiar with public service news gathering and filming laws. 
• Good at research, analysis and selection of interview subjects

• Bachelor of Mass communication (Broadcast Option), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), 2014 - 2018.
• Certificate in Mobile Journalism and Storytelling, Agha Khan University, 2022.
• Certificate in Interviewing Skills Masterclass, Agha Khan University, 2022.
• Certificate in Gender Reporting Masterclass, Agha Khan University, 2022.
• Introduction to Digital Journalism, Reuters, 2022. 
• Media Engagement and Social Media Management, Agha Khan University, 2022.
• Masterclass in Climate/Environment – focused Solution Journalism, RCDIJ, 2022.
• Diploma in Computer Science, National Youth Service Engineering Institute, 2008-2012
• Certificate in ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHS), Optima Consultants, 2021.
• Firefighting, Disaster Management and First Aid, National Youth Service, 2008 – 2012.