Ann Donahue

Director, Communications at Western Growers

Ann Donahue has extensive experience in the media and content industry, spanning over two decades. Ann is currently working as a Senior Manager of Media and Content Strategy at Western Growers. Prior to this role, they were employed as an Executive Editor of TV at IndieWire from April 2019 to June 2021.

From 2015 to 2019, Donahue served as a Senior Manager of Editorial at CBS Interactive, where they managed a large editorial team and oversaw the budgeting, scheduling, and logistics for ETonline.com. Ann demonstrated proficiency in working in a fast-paced entertainment news environment while managing an international team remotely.

Donahue worked as a Deputy Editor at Red Bull from 2011 to 2015, where they wrote and edited content for various channels, including digital, social, print, and event. Ann collaborated with Red Bull's athlete and entertainment marketing departments on projects for prominent athletes and entertainers.

Between 2007 and 2010, Donahue worked as a Senior Editor at Billboard Magazine, where they wrote and edited cover stories and features. Ann also reported breaking news on music for the magazine's consumer and subscription sites. Before that, they served as a News Editor at Premiere Magazine from 2005 to 2007, managing a team of freelance writers and writing movie features and news stories.

Donahue's early career includes roles at Variety as a Senior Section Editor from 2000 to 2005, where they were responsible for story selection, editing, and design of TV coverage. Ann also worked as a reporter for The Los Angeles Business Journal in 1999 and the Aurora Beacon-News from 1997 to 1999.

Additionally, Donahue has experience as a freelance writer and editor, with their work being published by renowned publications such as The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and The Hollywood Reporter. Ann has also authored a book and developed an annual report for the YWCA of Glendale, California.

Ann Donahue completed their education at Northwestern University, The Medill School of Journalism, where they obtained a Master of Science in Journalism (MSJ) and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ). Additionally, they studied Social Psychology and Political Science during their time at Northwestern University. Ann also obtained a certificate in Non-Profit Grantwriting from the American Grant Writer's Association. Ann has additional certifications as a member of the Los Angeles Press Club and as a National Active Member in the Interactive Media Peer Group at the Television Academy. The specific years of obtaining these certifications are not mentioned in the provided information.

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  • Director, Communications

    July, 2021 - present