Eugene Kaiga

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.

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