Jo-Anne Rowney is a versatile journalist and editor with a wealth of experience in news and feature writing, social media, SEO, and audio-visual content creation. She holds a BA Hons in English Literature, Journalism, and New Media Publishing from the University of Hertfordshire and is a graduate of the National Council for the Training of Journalists program at the Press Association.

Jo-Anne has worked in numerous roles, including Audience Development Manager at Immediate Media Co, Social and SEO Media Consultant for a range of UK and US-based companies and publications, including The Catholic Herald, and Deputy Audience Growth and Social Media Editor at the Daily Mirror. She was also the Head of the World Youth Day Social Media team responsible for delivering coverage in the English language.

With a broad range of skills and knowledge in multimedia storytelling, Jo-Anne is also a proficient broadcaster specializing in TV and film. She has hosted news and topical radio shows and has proven versatility in creating content across platforms.

Moreover, Jo-Anne is a former Senior Multi-media reporter and Futures Magazine alumna at Trinity Mirror plc, where she honed her craft in multimedia storytelling. She is also a former BBC News Online magazine and UK politics intern, and editor of Universe - Student Newspaper and News and Features Sub-editor at the University of Hertfordshire. Additionally, Jo-Anne has experience in public affairs and student union leadership.