I am a journalist, copywriter, content producer and voiceover artist with a passion for weaving creative narratives, developing engaging social media content, and telling stories that matter. As a dual citizen who has lived and studied between New Zealand and the United States, I have developed a keen eye for storytelling and the tactile needed to thrive and build connections in diverse environments. My upbeat, positive and respectful nature has allowed me to shine in roles where creative thinking solves problems, deadlines need to be met, and communication is vital.

Devin Pike

I am a journalist, copywriter, content producer and voiceover artist with a passion for weaving creative narratives, developing engaging social media content, and telling stories that matter. As a dual citizen who has lived and studied between New Zealand and the United States, I have developed a keen eye for storytelling and the tactile needed to thrive and build connections in diverse environments. My upbeat, positive and respectful nature has allowed me to shine in roles where creative thinking solves problems, deadlines need to be met, and communication is vital.

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I am a journalist, copywriter, content producer and voiceover artist with a passion for weaving creative narratives, developing engaging social media content, and telling stories that matter.

As a dual citizen who has lived and studied between New Zealand and the United States, I have developed a keen eye for storytelling and the tactile needed to thrive and build connections in diverse environments. My upbeat, positive and respectful nature has allowed me to shine in roles where creative thinking solves problems, deadlines need to be met, and communication is vital.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Reporter at TVNZ
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Reporting to the Homepage Editor and Executive Producer Online while coordinating with the 1 News Online team, including content producers and reporters. Pitching story ideas and angles to the Homepage Editor, considering factors such as relevance, ethics, balance, and audience interests. Writing stories, interviewing relevant figures, and creating or sourcing relevant media. Monitoring daily news discussions across the newsroom and among competitors, while tracking ongoing events, press releases, and announcements from emergency responders, politicians, businesses and other public entities.
Assignment Producer at TVNZ
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Reporting to Senior Assignments Editor and communicating with other storyhub assistants on ongoing or developing stories. Searching for breaking stories by scanning news websites, social media and emergency service scanners, while also monitoring information received via email or phone. Entrusted with handling sensitive and confidential information supplied to TVNZ, including press releases, events observed through emergency scanners, embargoed statements and public tips. Organising and confirming film crews for upcoming stories on the same day or next day, including occasionally contacting stringers when camera operators are unavailable. Communicating with line-up producers, reporters and camera operators during breaking news events, such as public emergencies or statements from significant figures. Logging reported news on TV programs in New Zealand, and New South Wales, Australia. Taking on Junior Producer responsibilities regularly, including interviewing talent, visiting locations with a camera operator, writing voiceovers for news briefings and using Composer to edit footage.
Copywriter - The Attention Seeker at The Attention Seeker
January 1, 2024 - Present
Reporting to the Head of Copywriting and collaborating with a 40-person creative team within a marketing agency. Ghostwriting for over 20 ongoing clients, contributing to personal and business brands through written posts, video scripts and ad copy across LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. Writing quick-turnaround posts based on same-day client interviews and bulk posts for future weeks. Regularly meeting one-on-one with clients to gauge tones of voice and ensure personal brand growth and authenticity. Collaborating with Account Managers, Videographers, Community Managers and Strategists to achieve desired outcomes; contributing to daily marketing newsletters and related podcast content, case studies, Q&As, social media and trend reports; participating in on-camera discussions and interviews.
Live Reviewer at ROLLING STONE AUSTRALIA /NEW ZEALAND
November 1, 2024 - Present
Reporting to the Deputy Editor, as needed, to write reviews and stories on live music events for publication on the Rolling Stone Australia/New Zealand website. Pitching live music events, of varying sizes, to cover for the website. Ranging from local acts to international performers. Producing written drafts and sending them to the Deputy Editor in a timely manner, generally for publication the following day. Accepting requests from the Deputy Editor to attend and review live music events, often with 2-3 days’ notice. Communicating with tour company personnel to ensure live review conditions are met, such as arrival/departure time, acceptable photo use and next-day publication. Liaising with photographers to capture quality images of live events, and using personal judgement to choose most suitable stills for online publication and to match a written narrative.
Voiceover Artist at Word Of Mouth Talent Agency
May 1, 2023 - Present
Receiving requests for freelance voice acting and narration jobs and quickly returning completed high-quality audio.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Communications - Journalism at Auckland University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Associate of Arts, Communications at Casper College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Level 5 Diploma for Digital and Design at Yoobee School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, Communications - Journalism
January 11, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Associate of Arts, Communications
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Level 5 Diploma for Digital and Design
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education