Njuwa Maina
About Njuwa Maina
Njuwa Maina is a seasoned television news producer with nearly two decades of experience at Thomson Reuters, where he manages news coverage and collaborates with various multimedia departments. He has previously worked as an editor and cameraman at Altice USA and has a background in journalism education from East Africa School of Journalism and United States International University - Africa.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Njuwa Maina has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Television News Producer since 2006, accumulating 18 years of experience in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this role, Maina manages the Live Desk, ensuring timely and accurate news delivery. Maina collaborates closely with the North America Television Editor to analyze performance metrics and identify trends in news coverage. Additionally, Maina has spearheaded coverage for various news feeds by coordinating with the London desk and multiple bureaus worldwide.
Previous Experience at Altice USA
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Njuwa Maina worked at Altice USA as an Editor and Cameraman for a period of 10 months in 2019. This role was based in Washington, District of Columbia, where Maina contributed to news production by field producing and shooting multiple stories across the country. This experience provided Maina with a solid foundation in news production techniques and story development practices.
Education and Expertise
Njuwa Maina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from United States International University - Africa, which was achieved in 2013. Prior to this, Maina studied at the East Africa School of Journalism from 2004 to 2006. This educational background has equipped Maina with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of television news production.
Background in News Production
Throughout Njuwa Maina's career, there has been a consistent focus on innovation in production techniques. Maina has guided producers and photographers in best practices for story development. Maina has also occasionally field produced and shot various stories, working closely with different multimedia departments, including the digital content team, to cross-promote unique coverage across both linear channels and digital platforms.