HireMe! Meet Tamika Cody
A Multiplatform Journalist, Podcast Producer, Host and USC alumn known for her investigative journalism across political & financial news
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HireMe!: Tamika Cody
Professional Title
Multiplatform Journalist, Podcast Producer, Host
Location
Washington, D.C.
About Tamika
Tamika Cody is a multimedia journalist and content producer with more than fifteen years of experience across broadcast digital and print platforms. She has produced national stories for news programs investigative units and feature series creating reporting that resonates with broad and diverse audiences.
Most recently she served as a content producer for Matter of Fact a nationally syndicated political magazine show where she pitched scripted and produced weekly segments reaching ninety five percent of U.S. television markets. Prior to that she worked with Hearst Television’s National Investigative Unit contributing to the award winning Forecasting Our Future climate series. Her reporting at TEGNA’s VERIFY earned a 2023 Anthem Award for coverage of youth suicide.
Tamika began her career as a financial reporter in New York City launching video platforms hosting online series and covering mergers and acquisitions. Her skill set spans video production editing podcasting and digital strategy. She holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of South Carolina.
Career Philosophy
“I tell stories that inform connect and inspire. My goal is to take complex issues and turn them into relatable human experiences that spark understanding. Whether through broadcast digital or food storytelling I approach each project with curiosity honesty and a drive to make an impact.”
Fun Fact
She grew up with Jamaican cooking at the center of family life and now it inspires her Substack content. She has hosted an online series about women in accounting and once performed as a backup singer in two bands in Montclair NJ.
Areas of Focus
Content Development: concept creation show format planning
Production and Creative: recording editing sound design
Additional Expertise: on camera hosting reporting writing newsletters social strategy media training
Opportunities & Achievements
Work Interests
Roles: Executive Producer Journalist On camera Host Correspondent Podcast Producer
Projects: Solo monologue formats social storytelling video first content written content newsletters
Genres: Society and Culture Inspirational
Career Highlights
Produced national broadcast segments for Matter of Fact
Contributed to Hearst Television’s Forecasting Our Future climate series honored with a Covering Climate Now Journalism Award
Recognized with a 2023 Anthem Award for VERIFY reporting on youth suicide
Launched Mergers and Acquisitions TV an early online video platform for middle market finance
Hosted Women in Accounting an online series highlighting leadership and industry trends
Produced and co hosted projects including Victim to Victory and Civics Mix
👉 Currently open to contract freelance full time and part time opportunities.
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Availability & Preferences
Open to Work: Yes
Employment Type: Contract Freelance Full Time Part Time
Location: Washington D.C.
Worksite: Open to any
Travel: 50 plus miles
Relocation: Yes
Experience: 15 years
Languages: English
Sample Work
Podcast Feature: The Father I Almost Knew
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Contact & Links
LinkedIn: View Profile
Website: tamikacody.com
Preferred Contact Email: mail:tamikacody@gmail.com
👉 If you’re looking for a Journalist or producer to help you grow, Tamika is open to new opportunities.
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