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KIMBERLEY LEONARD

Professional Profile: ___________________________________________

A proven news professional, accustomed to demanding deadlines and high-pressure situations.


Experienced in anchoring live, rolling, international television news with excellent news
judgement and on-screen presence.
Versed in producing, presenting, writing and researching global and business news.
Keen interest in aviation and the humanitarian sector.
Well-travelled throughout the Gulf, Africa, USA, Europe and Australia.
Fluent in English and Kiswahili. Working knowledge of Spanish & French.

Anchor London, UK
Sky News Nov 15 Present
Lead anchor on the World News show, presenting live, rolling news and conducting on-air interviews for
Sky out of their London HQ.
Presents across the channels output including Kay Burleys show, Sunrise and Live at Five.
Breaking news events covered include attempted coup in Turkey, North Caroline riots, first night of
airstrikes on ISIL in Syria, Egyptair crash, and the murder of a priest in Northern France.

Producer Doha, Qatar


Al Jazeera English May 14 Nov 15
Research and create stories for inclusion in the channels rolling news coverage.
Research, conceptualise and commission graphics for the hourly bulletins.
Work with news editors, programme editors and correspondents to put packages to air.
Field produce for the channels Talk to Al Jazeera interview programme.
Originate and develop ideas and interviews for both news and programmes.

Anchor / Producer / Reporter Dubai, UAE


EMIRATES NEWS DUBAI MEDIA INC. May 09 May 14
Source, produce, write, direct and voice reports and interviews for Emirates News.
Produce, editorialise and anchor Dubai Ones nightly news bulletin.
Write, cut and voice in-house reports and interviews.
Write and present Business segment of the bulletin.
Cover live events such as the Burj Khalifa inauguration, Dubai Air Show, UAE National Day -
conducting live interviews and filing stories.
Travel internationally and regionally to report on stories with local relevance.

Courses taken:
Boeing Airplanes 101 : The Design, Manufacture & Testing of Commercial Jetliners
Boeing Airplanes 201 : Aviation & the Environment
IRIN-run workshop : Reporting on forgotten humanitarian crises
TwoFour54 & Reuters course : Reporting on Renewable Energy

Anchor / Reporter Dubai, UAE


ARABIAN RADIO NETWORK September07 May 09
Source, write and broadcast bulletins to extremely tight deadlines across the network for Dubai Eye (Talk
radio), Dubai 92 (Music radio) Virgin Radio (Music radio).
Help build on the networks local news output developing sources, conducting daily interviews and
building relationships with local authorities.

Intern - Assistant Producer Nairobi, Kenya


ALJAZEERA ENGLISH November 06 - March 07
Assist both the News Producer and Office Administrator in their day to day tasks.

Other Experience: ___________________________________________

Researcher Aidan Hartley (Author & Journalist) Feb 04-July 04

Research topics including: Gabra Nomads of Kenyas Northern Frontier District; Environmental News
Agencies; Kenya pre-Independence. Identified potential interview candidates and conducted preliminary
interviews, ranging from Members of Parliament to retired District Officers and white settlers.

Anchor / Reporter 98.4 Capital FM Feb 03 Jan 04

Responsible for writing and broadcasting hourly bulletins, business news, sports news and special
features. Interviewed and researched subjects in both English and Kiswahili. Deputised for Editor when
absent; wholly responsible for main evening bulletin, both in compilation and editorial output.
Travelled throughout South Africa for interviews and live coverage of special features.

EDUCATION:

Masters in International Journalism at the University of Westminster. Television and Radio Pathway.
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural and Literary Studies, majoring in Media and Film, University of Cape
Town, South Africa.

Honour Scholarship Study Abroad Programme; Film. University of California, Santa Barbara.
Certificate in Hispanic Studies; Spanish Language and Culture. University of Barcelona, Spain.
A Levels: English Literature, French and Biology. Hillcrest Secondary School, Nairobi.
10 IGCSE/OLevels. Hillcrest Secondary School, Nairobi.
LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art):
Gold Medal for Acting. Grade Six, Speaking of Verse and Prose.

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