Mike Elphick
Experienced Journalist/Corporate Writer/Copyeditor. Lucid, succinct style, tailored to your needs. Deadlines met, satisfaction guaranteed. Friendly, professional service. Contact me.
Can work outside local area: Yes—Mike has modern computer equipment and is keen to work for anyone anywhere in the world.
Media Experience
Biographical Note
1992-Present
Since 1992, Mike has worked as a freelance journalist and public relations consultant. He has done consultancy work for the Otago Chamber of Commerce and Dunedin and Christchurch businesses in this role. He has also written advertising features for the Christchurch Press, and company profiles, press releases and speeches in this role.
Mike has had articles published in national newspapers and magazines as a freelance writer. He wrote for the New Zealand Woman's Weekly in Dunedin for several years, and had articles published in the Sunday Times and Southland Times. He has also had articles published regularly in the leading export newspaper, Export News, published in Christchurch, and the specialised, high-technology magazine, Electronics Today, published in Auckland.
1979-1991
Journalist, Evening Post, covering all aspects of daily journalism, including news, sport, and feature writing. Mike was noted for his accuracy, lucid style, excellent command of language and sensitivity to and comprehension of a subject.
1978-79
Press officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, writing a publicity strategy for the Pacific.
1977-78
Press officer, Ministry of Health, writing speeches for high ranking health officials, including the director-general and Minister of Health, and heads of departments. Mike also hosted press conferences and handled media liaison for the ministry. He learned how to cater for the publicity needs of a large organisation in this role.
1973-75
Student, Bachelor of Arts, Massey University, majoring in English literature (including papers in History, Classical Literature and German). Degree awarded 1976.
Published Writings
(Note: Publications exceed ten. A cross-section has been selected.)
"Award Fitting Tribute to Past Chief Executive", Export News November 10,1997. Story on milk processing giant Meadow Fresh winning an export award.
"Young Designer Scores International Success", Export News, November 10,1997. News story on a Wellington Polytechnic student who won the supreme award at an international electronics design competition in Korea.
"Canterbury Clothing's Move Into South Africa Paying Dividends." Export News, October 13, 1997. Story on Canterbury International's decision to buy a South African clothing manufacturing company.
"Design Innovation Plays Major Role in PDL Success", Export News, September 29, 1997. Story on the function of design in the export success of the PDL group.
"Mayor Shadbolt Breathes New Life Into Southern City", Sunday Times, January 1994. News backgrounder on the mayoral performance of Tim Shadbolt.
"In Memory of Ashleigh", New Idea, July 27, 1994. Feature story on little Ashleigh Godsiff, who died tragically of the rare disease Reye's Syndrome.
"Spiritual Touch", Southland Times, July 20, 1994. Feature story on artist Jules Sorrel.
"Dad's Gone But He's Still Here", NZ Woman's Weekly, November 21, 1994. Feature story on Dunedin man Ivan Martinac, whose mental abilities were destroyed by a freak accident.
"Karen's Nightmare Comes True", New Idea, May 9, 1995. Feature story on seven-year-old Timmy Widdowson's heroic recovery from horrific burns.
"Keep on Trucking", NZ Woman's Weekly, October 14, 1996. Story on Dunedin couple Chris and Fern Smythe, who live in a housetruck.
Contact Details
306 Estuary Rd, South Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Mobile:03-3887776
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