Herewini Waikato
Rotorua,Waiariki
Summary
With over 20 years of National and International Television Production experience in camera, editing, research, news reporting, writing, directing, and producing, Herewini Waikato from the Waikato (Hamilton) and Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), who is based in Rotorua, is seeking new employment opportunities within communications, marketing, branding, media, social media content creation in a te ao Māori space.
With sound knowledge of social media content creation, from idea to delivery of stunning creative content to all platforms, digital communication and marketing a brand are one of Herewinis's strengths.
A strong leader within a group with an ability to work independently, Herewini has shown this leadership for the past 15 years as a director along with wife in their Company, Kia Mau Media LTD.
Fluent in te reo Māori and grounded in Tikanga Māori, Herewini has a strong knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and a passion for Te Ao Māori.
https://www.facebook.com/herewini.waikato
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554232886726
to see posts as a Social Media Content Creator
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cameraman/ Video Editor/ Multi Media Journalist
Māui Television Productions
07.2002 - Current
- Television Cameraman & Editor, Video- Journalist, Social Media Content Creator,
- National and International travel as News and Current Affairs Cameraman & Editor
- Never missed a filed story in 20 years
- Experienced Sound and Lighting Operator for Television Productions
- Experienced live-u Operator for News Gathering
- Experienced File Transfer Protocol Operator for sending stories to and from location to Auckland Media Control Room
- Multi Media Journalist Skills Acquired are the following below:
- Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Provided on-air commentary for television Te Ao Marama News, Te Ao Māori News, and Aukaha News
- Followed through on contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentations
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
Education
Associate of Arts - Te Reo Māori Me Ngā Tikanga Māori
Tupu Ora
New Zealand06-2024
Associate of Arts - Te Reo Māori
Waikato Polytech
New Zealand12-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Screen-Media Studies
Waikato University Of Waikato
Hamilton12-2001
Skills
- Pro video camera operator using all state-of-the-art pro cameras
- Pro video editor using Premier Pro
- honesty, trustworthiness, and loyalty
- Attention to detail & Creative thinker
- Risk Taker and go-getter
- Strong network with Māori leaders and groups around New Zealand
- Great under pressure & multi-tasker
- Chemistry to listen and learn
- Full driver's license both car and motorcycle
Timeline
Cameraman/ Video Editor/ Multi Media Journalist
Māui Television Productions
07.2002 - Current
Associate of Arts - Te Reo Māori Me Ngā Tikanga Māori
Tupu Ora
Associate of Arts - Te Reo Māori
Waikato Polytech
Bachelor of Arts - Screen-Media Studies
Waikato University Of Waikato
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