Eugene Kaiga

Content producer and director of photography with 15+ years of experience coordinating and delivering audio-visual productions for international broadcasters and conservation and environmental organisations, including UNEP, BBC Earth/Discovery+, Grevy's Zebra Trust, Space for Giants, and Mt.

Kenya

Trust. Skilled in end-to-end production coordination, pre-production scheduling, vendor and field-team management, digital asset organisation, and short-form repurposing for social platforms within fast-moving, multi-cultural production environments. Passionate about wildlife conservation and African storytelling told with authenticity and craft.

Consultant Producer — Multimedia - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

(2022-02 - 2024-11)

• Coordinated end-to-end production for global UNEP campaigns (COP conferences, World Environment Day, biodiversity initiatives), managing pre-production scheduling, field logistics, and delivery timelines.
• Managed a 500+ file media asset library, including DAM metadata, Dropbox file management and YouTube publishing workflows, ensuring content remained tagged, archived, and accessible.
• Coordinated closely with senior producers and UN communications directors to align outputs with editorial standards and brand guidelines.
• Produced, shot, and edited multimedia content and repurposed long-form footage into shorter formats for digital and social channels.
• Maintained full UN compliance across accuracy, tone, inclusivity, and accessibility requirements.

Digital Image Technician - John Downer Productions (BBC Earth / Discovery+)

(2020-11 - 2021-12)

Serengeti S2 & S3

• Established footage organisation and accessibility protocols for a high-volume international production, coordinating daily with a UK-based production team.
• Implemented rigorous backup and logging strategies, ensuring zero data loss across remote field locations.
• Curated selects and highlights to support editorial storytelling and streamline post-production handoffs.

Media Assistant — Conservation Documentaries - Feral Film Productions

(2016-10 - 2018-03)

• Contributed to conservation-focused documentary productions for Grevy's Zebra Trust, Space for Giants, and Mt. Kenya Trust, deepening expertise in wildlife and environmental storytelling.
• Served as assistant camera operator, lead photographer, and main camera operator across multiple field shoots, playing a key logistics role in remote locations.
• Delivered polished final cuts through strong post-production editing and colour grading; scripted content to align with each organisation's conservation mission.

Freelance Shoot-Edit / Camera & Documentary Producer - StoryByDesign

(2018-04)

• Independently manage full production cycles from concept development, location recce, filming, editing, and client delivery for broadcast and branded clients across Africa.
• Shot and edited multiple stories for CNN (Market Place Africa, Inside Africa, African Voices, Profit Point) and produced impact documentaries for ACUMEN, IKEA Foundation, and the Global Leap Awards.
• Bring drone cinematography capabilities that elevate production value across projects.

Chief Video Editor - Princecam Media

(2013-09 - 2015-01)

• Directed and edited a feature-length autobiography documentary on Kenyan gospel artist Emmy Kosgei.
• Supervised and mentored a team of editors, maintaining quality control and timely delivery across all projects.

Freelance Media Consultant - Gene-K Media Concepts (Founder)

(2012-02 - 2013-09)

• Served as primary video editor for the late Hon. Prof. George Saitoti's presidential campaign, editing coverage distributed to newsrooms nationally, and edited a 20-minute commemorative documentary broadcast on three national TV channels.

Television Studio Intern - Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

(2010-01 - 2010-04)

• Operated cameras during live broadcasts and recorded programmes; assisted with sound and lighting configuration, gaining foundational experience across the full production workflow.

B.Sc. - Health Science - University of the People

Diploma - Mass Communication - Andrew Crawford Media Training School (2009-01 - 2010-06)