Cynara Vetch
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Andy Poulton
I worked with Cynara when managing a BBC World Service digital innovation project in Kenya. Cynara was recommended to us many times by members across the BBC World Service and was brought on to act as local lead on areas such as Audience insights, events production, project management and general consulting. Areas of focus broadened as it quickly became evident just how much value and experience Cynara brought to the team. Cynara takes huge pride in doing a good job and fitting in seamlessly with the dynamic of a team (a virtual team at that). She's incredibly analytical, results focused, personable, and flexible when fitting around shifting timeframes. its not a cliche when I say it's been a pleasure to work with Cynara. She's fun to work with and I very much trust her judgement. I hope to have the opportunity to work together again in the future.
Andy Poulton
I worked with Cynara when managing a BBC World Service digital innovation project in Kenya. Cynara was recommended to us many times by members across the BBC World Service and was brought on to act as local lead on areas such as Audience insights, events production, project management and general consulting. Areas of focus broadened as it quickly became evident just how much value and experience Cynara brought to the team. Cynara takes huge pride in doing a good job and fitting in seamlessly with the dynamic of a team (a virtual team at that). She's incredibly analytical, results focused, personable, and flexible when fitting around shifting timeframes. its not a cliche when I say it's been a pleasure to work with Cynara. She's fun to work with and I very much trust her judgement. I hope to have the opportunity to work together again in the future.
Andy Poulton
I worked with Cynara when managing a BBC World Service digital innovation project in Kenya. Cynara was recommended to us many times by members across the BBC World Service and was brought on to act as local lead on areas such as Audience insights, events production, project management and general consulting. Areas of focus broadened as it quickly became evident just how much value and experience Cynara brought to the team. Cynara takes huge pride in doing a good job and fitting in seamlessly with the dynamic of a team (a virtual team at that). She's incredibly analytical, results focused, personable, and flexible when fitting around shifting timeframes. its not a cliche when I say it's been a pleasure to work with Cynara. She's fun to work with and I very much trust her judgement. I hope to have the opportunity to work together again in the future.
Andy Poulton
I worked with Cynara when managing a BBC World Service digital innovation project in Kenya. Cynara was recommended to us many times by members across the BBC World Service and was brought on to act as local lead on areas such as Audience insights, events production, project management and general consulting. Areas of focus broadened as it quickly became evident just how much value and experience Cynara brought to the team. Cynara takes huge pride in doing a good job and fitting in seamlessly with the dynamic of a team (a virtual team at that). She's incredibly analytical, results focused, personable, and flexible when fitting around shifting timeframes. its not a cliche when I say it's been a pleasure to work with Cynara. She's fun to work with and I very much trust her judgement. I hope to have the opportunity to work together again in the future.
Experience
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Constructive Institute
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Denmark
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Project Lead
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Dec 2018 - Present
Working on making journalism more constructive and what this looks like worldwide (current focus on East Africa and Australia). Working on making journalism more constructive and what this looks like worldwide (current focus on East Africa and Australia).
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She Shapes The City
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Nairobi
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Co Founder
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Dec 2014 - Present
Co founder of a multi media platform which celebrates inspiring women that are changing the face of the world's cities. Co founder of a multi media platform which celebrates inspiring women that are changing the face of the world's cities.
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CGTN Africa
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Kenya
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Media Manager
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May 2013 - Aug 2015
With this role I was responsible for developing GGTN Africa's (formerly CCTV Africa) Digital Media strategy and setting up the Digital Media Department. I also built partnerships with third party mobile platforms (such as Buni TV and Cinemo for MXIT) in order to distribute CCTV Africa content to new audiences. With this role I was responsible for developing GGTN Africa's (formerly CCTV Africa) Digital Media strategy and setting up the Digital Media Department. I also built partnerships with third party mobile platforms (such as Buni TV and Cinemo for MXIT) in order to distribute CCTV Africa content to new audiences.
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Local liasion and User Testing for BBC #newsHACK & pilot
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Worked on a BBC World Service and BBC Connected Studio project to generate, develop, and test innovative digital services that will grow the BBC's audience on mobile phones in Africa. I supported user testing and the delivery of a hack event in Kenya. The event focused on Social Media and ChatApps. Worked on a BBC World Service and BBC Connected Studio project to generate, develop, and test innovative digital services that will grow the BBC's audience on mobile phones in Africa. I supported user testing and the delivery of a hack event in Kenya. The event focused on Social Media and ChatApps.
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Al Jazeera Media Network
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Qatar
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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New Media Department - Mobile projects
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2011 - May 2013
Part of the Mobile Team in the New Media Department of Al Jazeera's headquarters, Doha, Qatar. I researched, implemented and led mobile-related projects. These projects tended to fall into one of three categories; 1) Delivering Al Jazeera's programming to audiences via their mobiles 2) Mobile Tools for Al Jazeera journalists 3)Delivering unheard voices and stories via mobiles to Al Jazeera news teams. Part of the Mobile Team in the New Media Department of Al Jazeera's headquarters, Doha, Qatar. I researched, implemented and led mobile-related projects. These projects tended to fall into one of three categories; 1) Delivering Al Jazeera's programming to audiences via their mobiles 2) Mobile Tools for Al Jazeera journalists 3)Delivering unheard voices and stories via mobiles to Al Jazeera news teams.
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Freelance Journalist & Consultant
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Media Production
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Digital Media Communications
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May 2009 - May 2011
Research and Communications for Digital Media including: Ericsson-The research, development and write up of a publication on the impact of the mobile phone industry on Africa users and their lifestyles. Examining the potential for huge social change transformation that mobiles have brought to Africa A24 Media-Project Manager for interactive multi media projects. -Editorial control for Africa’s Voice a weekly multi media magazine of topical African stories (including digital pull out, half an hour documentary and print version) and development of Africa:What's Your Story an online citizen reporting project. Africa Goal-Journalist and Media Coordinator for digital communications. Using live screenings of the World Cup to communicate HIV/AIDS issues within isolated communities in Eastern and Southern Africa -Writing and editing blog and print articles throughout the project -Identifying and coordinating media placements for print, television and radio H2 Glenfern-online communications and social networking in the financial sector -Creating interactive webcasts, featuring feedback and comments -Editor for promotional online films Show less
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The Mediae Company
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Kenya
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Multi-media Manager for Educational Content
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Jan 2007 - May 2009
At Mediae I worked with NGOS, researchers and academics to deliver information and messages about African development issues across multimedia platforms including television drama series, radio talk shows, comics and via mobile phones. At Mediae I worked with NGOS, researchers and academics to deliver information and messages about African development issues across multimedia platforms including television drama series, radio talk shows, comics and via mobile phones.
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Researcher
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Jul 2006 - Dec 2006
I spent 6 months researching for a series on education in Africa. The series was developed through a partnership between the Open University, BBC World Service Trust and the BBC World Service. I spent 6 months researching for a series on education in Africa. The series was developed through a partnership between the Open University, BBC World Service Trust and the BBC World Service.
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Education
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2017 - 2018
City, University of London
Master's degree, Journalism -
2002 - 2006
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Arts (M.A.), African History
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