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Lawrence Thuku

Tukwila, Washington, US 3:35 PM (PDT) Local Time

5.0 4 Reviews

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Member Since

Jan 2021

Completed Jobs

5

About Lawrence Thuku

I'm currently based in Seattle Washington State. I have done Voice Overs for various T.V and Radio Projects for over 10 Years. I have worked at African Pay T.V Channel Azam T.V as the Lead Soccer Announcer for the F.K.F Premier League, I have announced Major Sports Tournaments such as the African Cup of Nations Senior Women’s Volleyball Championships and the Masaku Sevens International Tournament for pay TV Channel Zuku T.V.
I'm also an accomplished Radio Presenter having won the Radio Presenter of the Year Award in the Mwafaka Awards in 2011 and received nominations in various awards for my work as a News Editor, Radio, News and Sports Presenter at Truth F.M and Biblia Husema Broadcasting.
I headed a news team comprising of personnel in two radio stations, presented a three hour radio show on weekdays, presented three main news bulletins on weekdays and hosted a weekend sports show.
I have done Voice Overs for companies such as Coca Cola, Proctor and Gamble, and Safaricom among others

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Vocal Characteristics

Languages

English, Swahili

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Voice Ages

Young Adult (18-35), Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

African (General), East African (General), Kenyan (East Africa)

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Voice Over Categories

Animation Movie Trailers Documentaries Audiobooks Elearning Radio Ad Telephone Videogames Podcasting Television Ad Video Narration Online Ad Voice Assistant

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Studio

Turnaround Time

24 Hours

Live Directed Sessions

Phone Call, Source-Connect, Video Conferencing (Zoom, Skype)

Microphone

Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Computer & Software

Adobe Audition

Special Equipment

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) Audio Interface with Pro Tools

Service Overview

Voice Over

My works stands out as I have a good voice, voice over and broadcasting Experience, high quality recordings, clarity, confidence and excellent interpersonal skills.
I'm good at recording Voice Overs for Radio, Podcasts, Internet Ad/Video, Educational, Business and Audio Books, Recording Commercials, Informercials and Promotional Videos, Recording off the camera narration or dialogue for video productions, Narrating Documentaries, recording commentary for News Broadcasts, Reading scripts to create an overlaying recording that will provide the video's audience with additional information that is not revealed through the visual shots.

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Voice Over Experience

Radio, News and Sports presenter

Truth FM • Permanent Full-time

Apr 2009 - Sep 2016

Position: News Editor, Radio, News and Sports Host
As a News Editor:
Overseeing and directing the work of the news team, Identifying stories, selecting and commissioning material for Bulletins, Setting and driving the news agenda in line with the approach and style of the radio stations, Assigning work, briefing and deploying reporters.
As a Radio Host:
Presenting a daily show, Researching for content in entertainment, Interviewing musicians, Discussing various topics
As a News Caster and Sports Presenter involved in Presenting News and Sports.

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Soccer Announcer

Azam TV • Permanent Full-time

Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

As a Soccer Announcer involved in:
• Announcing Soccer Matches.
• Keeping up to date on Soccer: Players, Statistics, Rules and News.
• Researching Soccer Information.
• Networking in the Soccer Arena trying to make new Contacts.
• Attending Award Ceremonies and other Sporting Events.

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Zuku Sports

Volleyball and Rugby Announcer • Freelance

Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

As a Sports Commentator Involved in:
• Commentating on Volleyball and Rugby Matches.
• Keeping up to date on Volleyball and Rugby: Players, Statistics, Rules and News.
• Researching Volleyball and Rugby Information.
• Networking in the Volleyball and Rugby Arena trying to make new Contacts.
• Attending Award Ceremonies and other Sporting Events.

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Voice Over Artist

(Website hidden) • Self-employed

Apr 2009 - Present

As a Voice Over Artist involved in:
• Recording Voice Overs for Radio, Podcasts, Internet Ad/Video, Educational, Business and Audio Books.
• Recording Commercials, Informercials and Promotional Videos.
• Recording off the camera narration or dialogue for video productions.
• Narrating Documentaries, recording commentary for News Broadcasts.
• Reading scripts to create an overlaying recording that will provide the video's audience with additional information that is not revealed through the visual shots.

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Client List

Coca Cola, P and G, Equity Bank Zuku Sports TV, Azam TV Zinnia TV, Kenya Power, NSSF
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Voice Over Testimonials

“Working with Lawrence counts as one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever felt as a producer. His charm, intellect and heart seamlessly weave through every read he performs. I’m humbled to have the honor of working with this man…”

Scott Burns Productions

From the first moment you hear Lawrence's voice, you can tell he is a born broadcaster. Apart from his amazing voice, He is also versatile, Professional, Easy to work with, Witty and a quick thinker. Whether he is announcing Soccer, Volleyball, Rugby or Commercials he always delivers. He brings life into Productions and is one of those talents you can trust to get the job done.

Zuku Sports

Reviews

5.0

Great Communicator

2 people said Lawrence communicated clearly and quickly.

Fast Turnaround Time

1 person said Lawrence provided files faster than they expected.

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