Diane Devore Email & Phone Number

Dearborn, Mi, Us

Within this role, I curated news stories and provided real-time updates on breaking news and featured content for key enterprise clients. During this tenure, I closely collaborated with editorial teams to craft optimized headlines, engaging thumbnails, and well-structured metadata, ensuring maximum reach and visibility. I also coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions between platforms, leading to seamless content updates. By tailoring solutions to meet specific client needs, I fostered strong relationships, driving satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.* Increased digital content visibility and traffic across all channels by programming CNN's desktop, mobile web, and app platforms.* Improved content professionalism by identifying and resolving grammar mistakes, especially distinguishing between "its" and "it's, " leading to continuous recognition.* Maintained editorial integrity by consistently identifying and correcting published errors, receiving regular recognition on Slack for attention to detail.* Enhanced audience trust by catching and correcting misleading headlines before publication.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

As a part of this role, I ensured real-time quality control of live news broadcasts by meticulously reviewing scripts and video footage to uphold the highest editorial standards. I was instrumental in censoring sensitive content, such as blurring and muting profanity during live protest coverage, including the George Floyd story. This proactive approach helped preserve CNN's reputation for accuracy and respect in covering critical and sensitive news events.* Promoted from weekend show to daily show after demonstrating exceptional performance within two years.* Laid off in December 2022 due to HLN's elimination of live news programming under CNN President Chris Licht.

Within this role, I reviewed and edited articles, reports, and multimedia scripts for grammar, clarity, and consistency across diverse platforms and publications. I meticulously verified facts, figures, and sources to ensure the accuracy and reliability of content before publication. Managing multiple projects simultaneously, I consistently met tight deadlines while upholding high editorial standards across various genres, including news, business, entertainment, and scientific content.* Streamlined digital content for ETonline.com, ensuring timely and error-free publication of breaking celebrity news.* Contributed to award-winning business stories and played a key role in maintaining editorial accuracy and narrative flow.* Addressed editorial needs across industries from entertainment and media to business and scientific content.

Johannesburg, South Africa

During this tenure, I designed and developed comprehensive media training programs emphasizing journalistic ethics, storytelling, and digital media strategies. I supported students in honing versatile skills, from investigative journalism techniques to digital media production, equipping them with the tools needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.* Trained 30+ students in modern journalism practices and nurtured storytelling and reporting capabilities for local and global media.* Mentored students covering 2010 FIFA World Cup and guided in producing original, high-quality stories.

Greater Atlanta Area

During this time, I managed real-time news coverage and curated breaking stories for live streaming on CNN.com. I crafted clear, concise, and engaging headlines and summaries for live news segments, capturing audience attention and significantly improving click-through rates. Within this role, I ensured accuracy by verifying facts and sources in real time, upholding CNN's commitment to credibility and timely reporting across all live news coverage.* Contributed to editorial coverage of high-profile global events, such as elections, natural disasters, and international conflicts.* Contributed to increasing CNN.com Live's user engagement and viewership through compelling, up-to-the-minute stories.

Greater New York City Area

Managed real-time news coverage and curated breaking stories for live streaming on ABCNEWS.com. Crafted clear, concise, and engaging headlines and summaries for live news segments to capture audience attention and improve click-through rates. Verified facts and sources in real time to maintain accuracy and credibility across all live news coverage.• Contributed to editorial coverage of high-profile global events, such as elections, natural disasters, and international conflicts.• Contributed to increasing user engagement and viewership through compelling, up-to-the-minute stories.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Additional ExperienceCopy Editor | ABC News - New York, NYNews Editor | Knight Ridder - Washington, D.C.Assignment Editor, Copy Editor | United Press International - Washington, D.C.Radio Anchor, News Writer & Producer | Various Stations* Niles Broadcasting WAOR-FM, WNIL-AM* Crystal Radio Group WRKR-FM, WKMI-AM* Wismer Broadcasting WHLS-AM, WSAQ-FM* Booking Producer, Board Operator | WAAM TALK 1600

Washington Dc

Assigned copy from worldwide bureaus for edit