Janet DiGiacomo McGowan
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic communicator with proven expertise at CNN and Court TV in breaking news coverage and editorial judgement. Skilled in fact based reporting and effective communication, leading teams to deliver compelling stories. Enhanced audience engagement through timely and accurate news delivery.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assignment desk editor, trial tracker
COURT TV
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2019 - 03.2026
- Identified key trials for live coverage on Court TV
- Obtained critical court documents to provide anchors and digital team with up-to-date information.
- Developed relationships with court personnel to improve collaboration an access to trial coverage.
- Arranged live on-air appearances with guests, enhancing viewer engagement and content quality.
- Provided editorial support to field crews and correspondents by delivering essential information promptly.
National desk editor/political desk editor
CNN
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2001 - 05.2019
- Identifying compelling story lines for editorial development
- Communicating key, reportable editorial information to field reporters and show producers
- Assigning reporter live shots for CNN domestic and International programming
- Crafted articles for CNN digital, driving audience engagement and expanding reach.
- Lead editor for 2016 and 2012 Atlanta based political desk, overseeing element gathering and live events an.d ensuring coverage quality
- Newsgathering and interviewing
Assignment Editor
WBNS Television
Columbus, Ohio
03.1998 - 12.2000
- Assigned reporters and photographers to daily and breaking news events, ensuring comprehensive coverage for audience engagement.
- Conducted fact-finding to gather relevant information for stories, enhancing accuracy and depth of reporting.
- Communicated effectively with field crews and show producers to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed targeted coverage plans for audience-specific stories of interest.
- Collecting vital information via phone interviews for broadcast by anchors and reporters, facilitating timely and informed news delivery.
Assignment Editor
WEWS Television
Cleveland, Ohio
07.1996 - 03.1998
- Assigning reporters and photographers to daily and breaking news events, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Coordinated news coverage plans with reporters and producers aligning content for impactful broadcasts.
- Monitored breaking news events and matched stories to appropriate journalists.
- Participated in editorial meetings to propose story ideas and refine reporting direction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Youngstown State University
Skills
- News story writing
- Fact-based reporting
- Strong editorial judgement
- Interviewing and accurate quoting
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Assignment desk editor, trial tracker
COURT TV
05.2019 - 03.2026
National desk editor/political desk editor
CNN
01.2001 - 05.2019
Assignment Editor
WBNS Television
03.1998 - 12.2000
Assignment Editor
WEWS Television
07.1996 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Youngstown State University
AWARDS
Emmy -Outstanding Live Coverage of Current News Story, CNN Election Night in America 2012, Scripps Give Light Award 2021 Special Recognition Winner, Outstanding Effort, Assignment Editor 2000, WBNS Television