Background

Jana McGuire brings a wide range of experience to her CMA clients with a long career encompassing communications training, broadcast news, media and public relations, and video production. She also loves to write but is even more passionate about copyediting.  It’s an affliction for which there is no known cure.

Jana, who resides in Lincoln, Neb., with her husband and two sons, has been a strategic partner for CMA since January 2008. From project management and communications training, to writing and video production, Jana dons many hats to help clients reach important audiences with the right messages.

After working in radio and television news early in her career, she joined the Office of Public Relations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then pursued a freelance career as a writer, video producer and on-camera/voice-over talent. ABC and NBC news, “Extra” and “America’s Most Wanted” were among her clients. Jana’s most memorable assignments include interviews with billionaire Warren Buffett, rocker Tommy Lee and a woman who left her husband because he snored.

Armed with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the UNL College of Journalism, Jana also taught professional/technical communications courses for the UNL College of Journalism and the prestigious Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Business Management.

Meet Jana

Biggest pet peeve?

Dangling participles

What’s the most interesting fact about you?

I’ve played in bands since I was 9. My family had a band for 21 years. We were like the Partridge Family but instead of a bus, we had a station wagon with wooden side panels.

Tell us about your family.

My husband Mick and I have two boys, Grady and Will. They’re best friends, make us laugh and have been a complete joy to raise! Family time is the greatest gift.

When have you “been there” for your clients?

I have “been there” for my clients at the oddest hours! I’m teased for being the CMA night owl but I’m still on band hours and it’s when I do my best work. I pride myself on being a good steward of my client’s time and resources, even if it’s 2 a.m. Don’t worry. I won’t call you after midnight!