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DIONNA ADAMS

Houston

Summary

On-air host with extensive experience at Audilous Radio, specializing in audience engagement and content creation. Demonstrated success in live reporting and segment production, consistently delivering compelling stories and interviews. Proficient in video editing and production management, utilizing innovative social media strategies to build a loyal listener base.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

On-Air Host, The Joi Ride

Audilous Radio / B96 The Block
01.2024 - Current
  • Host and produce The Joi Ride, a daily midday hip hop/R&B radio show, delivering engaging content to maintain and grow a loyal audience.
  • Research celebrity and local news, develop topical segments, and conduct interviews with artists and public figures.
  • Produce daily entertainment posts and weekly video recaps for social media to extend audience reach.
  • Manage live audience interaction, contests, and calls; ensure commercials, promotions, and programming elements air seamlessly.
  • Cover live events, set up remote broadcasts, and host community and charity events representing the station.

Morning Show Host, Wake That A Up

Audilous Radio / B96 The Block
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Hosted daily morning show, curating music, news, and entertainment segments for a growing listener base.
  • Built show storylines, conducted interviews, and engaged with listeners through contests and calls.
  • Produced and managed social media content, including news posts and recap videos, to grow station audience.
  • Coordinated live event coverage, station promotions, and remote broadcasts.

On-Air Personality / Sales Associate

91.1 Boss Radio
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Hosted and produced radio segments 'Next Stop Fame' and 'Today's Entrepreneur.'
  • Recruited business owners for interviews and sold radio commercial packages.
  • Managed social media content for shows, edited live and pre-recorded segments, and produced scripts and contests.

Freelance TV News Reporter

Hudson County TV
Jersey City
08.2015 - 12.2019
  • Reported, wrote, fact-checked, and produced news/feature stories; conducted live interviews and covered public meetings and court proceedings.
  • Self-filmed stand-ups and B-roll, edited video packages, and created full news stories for broadcast.
  • Wrote original articles for online publication, coordinated field reporting, and ensured timely coverage.

Producer / On-Air Host

Video City TV
Bronx
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Conducted on-camera interviews and hosted segments with diverse guests; produced red carpet events for show publicity.
  • Managed production budgets, hiring, post-production, and distribution; implemented social media campaigns to increase engagement.
  • Planned and executed video shoots in studio and remotely; edited content for social media and company website.

Freelance Writer & Correspondent

Fuzion Magazine
New York
09.2013 - 08.2015
  • Conducted on-air interviews with celebrities and industry figures; wrote promotional and feature content.
  • Monitored industry trends, social media, and competitor broadcasts to inform stories.

Freelance Production Assistant

BET
New York
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Liaised between producers, directors, and production team for the show 'Don't Sleep.'
  • Assisted with guest selection, secured sensitive documents, and tracked show timing and post-production deliverables.
  • Contributed ideas in creative brainstorming sessions and maintained confidential production materials.

Freelance Digital / Production Assistant (Radio)

Emmis Communications
NY
05.2010 - 08.2012
  • Managed digital content, blogs, and social media updates for events and celebrity news.
  • Assisted with morning show prep including screening calls, research, and studio organization.
  • Supported large-scale events like Summer Jam, coordinating logistics, celebrity transport, giveaways, and stage management.

Freelance News Desk Assistant

News 12 New Jersey
Edison
08.2009 - 12.2010
  • Edited and logged audio/video, assisted reporters, coordinated clips, and assembled scripts for anchors.
  • Conducted 'man on the street' interviews and assisted assignment desk with news gathering and archive research.

Education

Radio Broadcasting Certification -

Radio Recording Film Connection & CASA Schools
09.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • On-air hosting and talent
  • Broadcast journalism and storytelling
  • Live reporting and segment production
  • Video and audio editing
  • Content creation and social media strategy
  • Interviewing and guest relations
  • Scriptwriting and copywriting
  • Production management
  • Event coverage and red carpet hosting
  • Audience engagement and contests
  • FCC compliance and EAS procedures
  • Time management and organization

Timeline

On-Air Host, The Joi Ride

Audilous Radio / B96 The Block
01.2024 - Current

Morning Show Host, Wake That A Up

Audilous Radio / B96 The Block
01.2020 - 01.2024

On-Air Personality / Sales Associate

91.1 Boss Radio
01.2020 - 01.2022

Producer / On-Air Host

Video City TV
12.2018 - 11.2019

Freelance TV News Reporter

Hudson County TV
08.2015 - 12.2019

Freelance Writer & Correspondent

Fuzion Magazine
09.2013 - 08.2015

Freelance Production Assistant

BET
08.2012 - 09.2013

Freelance Digital / Production Assistant (Radio)

Emmis Communications
05.2010 - 08.2012

Freelance News Desk Assistant

News 12 New Jersey
08.2009 - 12.2010

Radio Broadcasting Certification -

Radio Recording Film Connection & CASA Schools

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Long Island University

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