McCall began her career in municipal journalism, covering city hall for newspapers in Columbus, Ohio , and Joplin, Missouri. After returning to Tennessee, she wrote for the Nashville Business Journal and served as a political analyst for WZTV Fox 17 .

: Awarded first place by the Tennessee Press Association in 2024.

: Named by the Nashville Scene for three consecutive years (2021–2023).

Beyond journalism, McCall has been deeply involved in political consulting and community leadership:

: She has provided communications consulting for campaigns ranging from local city council seats to presidential races, including roles for the Hillary Clinton (2016) and Michael Bloomberg (2020) primary campaigns.