Devin McNerney

Experience with copywriting, public relations, communications, and editorial writing. 

Kalamari (formerly known as L’Agence RP) Cambridge, MA

Media Specialist July 2022 – January 2023

● Created and maintained press lists for distribution of client materials

● Wrote and distributed client pitches over email; compiled coverage and monitored journalist interest

● Identified rapid response opportunities, shared with clients; edited and submitted pieces for consideration

● Edited and/or wrote material used on clients’ websites and socials

● Created agendas and action items, attended and took notes for weekly client calls

Centre for Applied Non-Violent Actions and Strategies Belgrade, Serbia

Analytical Researcher August – December 2021

● Wrote and distributed a weekly global report detailing ongoing conflict in 20+ countries to over 1,000

people

● Coded data and outlined case narratives to be used as research for an upcoming novel by renown activist

● Wrote research briefs used in CANVAS courses at NYU, Grinnell, Essex University, and Colorado College

● Researched and wrote country specific briefs covering political strife and/or unique activist movements

● Transcribed multilingual non-violent training sessions for variety of activist organizations

WORK EXPERIENCE

GEO Editorial Fellowship Berlin, Germany

Editorial Fellow January – May 2023

● Write weekly study abroad-related blog posts to be published on Northeastern University website

● Promote blog posts through socials

Brace for Impact Boston, MA

Content Developer (part time) January - June 2021

● Managed podcast recording and publishing on behalf of the Northeastern Net Impact club

● Created relevant environmental and political news outlines to present to hosts for weekly segments

● Researched and coordinated relevant guest appearances and proper meeting and recording spaces

Fashion and Retail Society Boston, MA

Stylist January – May 2020

● Coordinated and curated clothing donations with local small fashion brands for a live fashion show

● Delegated model assignments and worked with a 6-person team responsible for the styling of 15 models

● Organized online communication to enable closet sharing between club members and participants

Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Semester Study Abroad Program January-May 2023

Northeastern University Boston, MA

Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree in Philosophy May 2024

Minor: Political Science

Awards: Dean’s List Fall 2020, Spring 2020, 2021 & 2022, Global Presidential Scholarship, GEO Fellowship Award GPA: 3.8

University of New York in Prague Prague, Czechia

Semester Study Abroad Program December 2019