Services

Clear communication for complex situations.

I work at the intersection of journalism, public records, policy, and high-stakes advocacy. Whether you’re a newsroom editor, a parent facing the family-court system, a nonprofit that needs research support, or an individual navigating a crisis, I help you bring clarity, structure, and strategy to the moments that matter most.

Below are the core service areas available through MikePhillips.media.
Each category includes project-based work, ongoing support options, and tailored deliverables.

Investigative Journalism & Research

For newsrooms, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and civic organizations

Deep reporting, document-driven investigations, multi-chapter series, and research support for teams that need accuracy, speed, and independence.

Services include:

Longform investigations
Policy explainers & public-interest reporting
Source interviews & fact development
Document analysis and data organization
Multi-part investigative projects
Editorial collaboration & newsroom support

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Case Strategy & High-Stakes Personal Support

For individuals navigating family court, CPS, ADA issues, or reputational crises

Non-legal, communications-driven case support to help you understand your situation, document what’s happened, and communicate your story with clarity and credibility.

Services include:

Case timelines & narrative summaries
Strategic communication planning
Evidence organization & document indexing
Fact pattern construction
Public-facing case briefs
Crisis messaging for sensitive situations

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Public Relations & Crisis Communications

For individuals, families, small organizations, and advocacy movements

Clear, strategic messaging to help you communicate during conflict, protect your reputation, or frame an issue before it frames you.

Services include:

Crisis communications
Press releases & media statements
Reputation repair
Public messaging during legal disputes
Media engagement strategy
Narrative development for high-conflict situations

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Public Records (FOIA / CPRA / PIA) Strategy & Research

For journalists, attorneys, families, researchers, and public-interest groups

Public records are one of the most powerful tools available—but only when used effectively. I help clients draft, refine, and pursue document requests across multiple states.

Services include:

Drafting FOIA/CPRA/PIA requests
Deficiency responses & appeal letters
Multi-state request management
Public-records analysis
Document summaries & narrative integration
Agency accountability strategy

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Advocacy & Public-Interest Strategy

For families, reform advocates, community coalitions, and civic leaders

Messaging and strategy for individuals and organizations working to change systems, expose failures, or elevate urgent public-interest issues.

Services include:

Advocacy letters & public statements
CPS, ADA, and family-court communication support
Issue briefs & policy summaries
Public education materials
Narrative framing for reform campaigns
Strategic communications for community actions

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Writing, Editing & Communications Support

For nonprofits, civic projects, researchers, and public-facing organizations

Professional writing and editorial support for public-interest work, research initiatives, advocacy campaigns, and digital publications.

Services include:

Policy explainers
Editorial strategy & content planning
Ghostwriting (articles, Substack, op-eds)
Website, newsletter, and donor communications
Reports, white papers, and issue guides
Document editing and structural refinement

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Campaign & Legislative Services

Policy-focused communication and research for candidates, lawmakers, and civic organizations.

Services include:

Bill summaries & policy explainers
District & demographic research
Candidate messaging & issue development
Press releases & public statements
Advocacy briefs & public-facing guides
Public records research for policy issues

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How to Work With Me

Every project begins with a conversation.
If you’re facing a complicated situation—personal, legal, journalistic, or institutional—I can help you find clarity, direction, and a plan.

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