Dianna Monk

Experience

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  KFSO-FM Fresno

  Mar 1993 - May 1998

  Morning host/news director/promotions specialist

  Host morning radio show, research topics and interview questions for guests ranging from Adam West to Steven Bochco to Ellen Degeneres to Joe Barbera to Barry Williams to Phillipa Gregory, write and record commercials, construct daily newscasts, compose the quarterly public file, assist in planning and execution of promotions and public service campaigns, emcee charity and promotional events.

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  WMXQ-FM Radio Jacksonville

  May 1998 - Oct 2000

  Morning host/promotions specialist

  Host morning radio show, research topics and interview questions for guests ranging from Regis Philbin to Journey to Paige Davis to Jay Thomas, write and record commercials and promos using Cool Edit Pro, assist in planning and execution of promotions and public service campaigns, write press releases, emcee charity and promotional events, compose and maintain public file.

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  KSRC-FM Kansas City

  Nov 2000 - Jan 2005

  Morning show host, promotions specialist

  Host top-rated morning radio show, research topics and interview questions for guests ranging from Tom Cruise to Ty Pennington to Hillary Clinton to Steven Bochco to Michael Payne to Debra Winger to Jeff Daniels to Meredith Viera to Huey Lewis to the head of the local FBI, edit interviews using Cool Edit Pro, write press releases and blogs, train interns, write and record commercials and promos, emcee charity and promotional events, meet with clients to determine their needs for on-air campaigns. Show less

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  KQOL-FM Las Vegas

  Apr 2005 - Sept 2006

  Morning show host, promotions specialist

  Host morning radio show, research topics and interview questions for guests ranging from Tom Hanks to Dennis Miller to David Copperfield to Mayor Oscar Goodman to Randy Jackson to Senator Harry Reid to Kyra Sedgewick to Jackie Collins, assist in planning and execution of public service campaigns and promotions, write weekly blog for station website, write and record commercials and promos, train interns, emcee charity and promotional events.

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  WVFJ-FM Atlanta

  Mar 2007 - Sept 2009

  Morning show host, news director, promotions specialist

  Host daily radio show, research topics and interview questions for guests ranging from Kathy Lee Gifford to Raven Simone to Piers Morgan to the head of the CDC to Stephen J. Cannell to Mercy Me to Cody Linley to Vern Yip to Billy Ray Cyrus to Doug Wilson, write daily newscasts and weekly station blogs, fill-in occasionally for traffic, training interns, assist in planning and execution of public service and promotional campaigns, write and record commercials and promos, emcee charity and promotional events, serve as a peer mediator. Show less

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  Daughters, Sisters, Friends Magazine

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Contributing Writer

  Writing monthly music column focusing on artists visiting the area. Interview national artists like Casting Crowns and Point of Grace making the Atlanta music scene.

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  Monkey Talent LLC

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2011

  Talent Publicist

  Handles publicity for clients and assists manager with communications. Coaches talent, assists in editing submissions. Use of Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Word, Adobe Audition.

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  Mycititv.com

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2011

  Host of Citi Connector

  Interview newsmakers in Douglasville about community events and programs. Make public appearances to reinforce show.Trained in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere.

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  AOL/Patch Powder Springs, Douglasville, metro Atlanta

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

  Photojournalist and columnist

  Write and take photos and produce videos for local articles, columns and online feature stories using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere. Produce local features, interview newsmakers.

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  WEKS-FM southern Atlanta

  May 2010 - Jul 2011

  Newscaster/co-host/marketing specialist

  Host southern Atlanta show, write and record copy, produce commercials using Adobe Audition, write and deliver news, do fill-in traffic reports, interview guests, make presentations to clients, make public appearances.

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  Virtual News Center

  May 2011 - Jul 2014

  News anchor, writer, reporter

  Research, write, report and edit stories and newscasts for various stations around the country, using broadcast production and online editing equipment.

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  WGSQ-FM

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

  Co-host of Marconi-winning daily morning show, schedule music logs, write copy for commercials, promos and liners, record commercials, reconcile music logs, research material for on-air, write blogs for website, produce audio elements for show. Proficient in Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office, NexGen, RCS, Selector. Hosting the morning show on the CMA-winning Country Giant, running NexGen, producing spots, scheduling music with Selector, researching questions and conducting interviews for guests ranging from Josh Turner to the Eli Young Band to JoDee Messina to Big Kenny of Big & Rich to Charles Esteven to Shirley MacLaine, assisting at events, making public appearances. Adept with NexGen, Adobe Audition, Shortcut, Tascam digital recording.

  • Morning Show Co-Host/Assistant Music Director

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Host/production/music

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
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  Tennessee Technological University

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Adjunct Professor of Communications

  Instructor of broadcast news writing and production, advanced copy editing, and introduction to mass communications. Work with Sony Vegas Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office.

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  KMXN-FM

  Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

  Evening Host

  Voicetrack the evening show for 92.9 the Bull, which serves Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas City.

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  KWQW/KJJY

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2017

  News director/air personality

  Supervise the news department for news/talk FM KWQW (The Torch) -- write, produce, deliver morning newscasts using Adobe Audition and Scott Studios and contact newsmakers to line up stories; shoot stills and produce video for social media using Sony Vegas Pro; gather and compose local highlights sheet for all stations in cluster; interview guests for both KJJY and KWQW, including The Band Perry, Reba McIntire, Scotty McCreary, LoCash, Eric Paslay, Tanya Tucker, the Swon Brothers and Jon Pardi; co-host afternoon show with Jonathan Monk on KJJY; shoot and produce video for KJJY; make public appearances for both KWQW and KJJY; recruit interns. Show less

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  Cumulus Des Moines

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2017

  Program KBGG News/Sports using Scott Studios, TLC and Playlist Editor, direct news for Des Moines' Cumulus cluster, train talent on equipment and technique, interview guests, host and produce public affairs shows for Des Moines stations on Adobe Audition, shoot and edit video for events using Sony Vegas Pro, create social media posts, work with national networks, make public appearances, write copy, produce promos, imaging and commercials, meet with clients, oversee interns. Covered Iowa Caucuses as a stringer for Westwood One. Show less Supervise the news department for news/talk FM KWQW (The Torch) -- write, produce, deliver morning newscasts using Adobe Audition and Scott Studios and contact newsmakers to line up stories; shoot stills and produce video for social media using Sony Vegas Pro; gather and compose local highlights sheet for all stations in cluster; interview guests for both KJJY and KWQW, including The Band Perry, Reba McIntire, Scotty McCreary, Maddie and Tae, LoCash, Eric Paslay, Tanya Tucker, and Jon Pardi; co-host afternoon show on KJJY; shoot and produce video for KJJY social media; make public appearances for both KWQW and KJJY; recruit interns. Show less

  • Program Director/KBGG; NewsDirector/KBGG, KJJY, KWQW, KGGO; afternoon co-host KJJY

    Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  • News Director/Afternoon-co-host

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
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  Grand View University

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Adjunct Professor, Communications

  Instruct students in the methods of digital TV and radio production, using Adobe Audition and Final Cut Pro.

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  Westwood One

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Part-time On-Air Host

  Hosted nationally syndicated music programs on request for Westwood One.

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  Zimmer Broadcasting

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2024

  Program Director/Morning Host 106.1 The Eagle, Music Director/Co-Host WGSQ

  Programs WPTN AM/FM using NexGen and G Selector. Images station with Adobe Audition. Supervises staff, blogs for website, assists in planning and executing promotions, makes public appearance. Co-hosts the Marconi-winning Monk & Kelly Show on 94.7 The Country Giant and on 106-1 The Eagle, and schedules music. Fills in for news as needed for all GPM stations.

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  Zimmer Broadcasting

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2020

  Afternoon news anchor/music director

  Research, write, voice and produce afternoon newscasts for Cities 92.9. Voicetrack middays for WZIM Magic 99.5. Select and schedule music for WZIM Magic 99.5.

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  Tennessee Technological University

  Jan 2018 - May 2020

  Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  Taught classes in Advanced Copywriting, Advertising, Public Relations, Intro to Broadcast Journalism, Mass Communications.

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  Volunteer State Community College

  May 2020 - now

  General Manager, WVCP-FM Radio/Assistant Professor

  Supervises staff for WVCP, while conducting broadcasting and communications classes for Volunteer State Community College. Uses eLearn, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Sony Vegas Pro 14, AVS4U, Microsoft Office, Wide Orbit, Natural Music, Natural Log, Zoom.