Dia Hodari
Atlanta
Summary
Distinguished media professional with over 20 years of excellence in the global broadcast and entertainment industry. A versatile "Multi-Hyphenate" creator with a proven track record of contributing to premier legacy brands. Expert in bridging the gap between technical broadcast precision and innovative, educational storytelling.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner | Creative Director
SWEATBEATZ PRODUCTIONS LLC
Atlanta
01.2006 - Current
- Business Leadership: Co-lead an Atlanta-based production house specializing in original soundtracks for major global brands, television series, and feature films.
- Brand Collaboration: Crafted bespoke sonic identities and scores for high-profile industry clients to elevate brand storytelling.
- Project Oversight: Managed end-to-end production schedules and resource allocation to ensure the timely delivery of world-class audio services.
Electronic Graphics Operator
CNN
Atlanta
04.2005 - Current
- High-Stakes Execution: Serve as the Lead Operator for flagship global events, including Presidential Debates and comprehensive Election Coverage.
- Operational Leadership: Oversee and execute technical launches for new programming, ensuring seamless on-air transitions and maintaining format integrity.
- UX & Workflow Design: Developed and authored comprehensive user manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline complex broadcast workflows and enhance the internal user experience.
- Risk Mitigation: Designed and implemented critical backup procedures and failover protocols to ensure 100% broadcast continuity during high-pressure breaking news cycles.
- Mentorship & Training: Act as Team Leader for bureau-wide training initiatives; tasked with onboarding, training, and mentoring new technical and editorial staff.
Creative Producer
SESAME WORKSHOP
Remote/New York
04.2019 - 12.2025
- Creative Direction: Directed and scripted engaging film segments for Sesame Street, focusing on maximizing the educational impact of media for early childhood development.
- Collaborative Development: Partnered closely with writers, producers, and researchers to transform complex educational goals into engaging, character-driven scripts.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Managed cross-functional alignment with creative and curriculum stakeholders, overseeing the entire production lifecycle to ensure high-quality, broadcast-ready deliverables.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Film/Cinema/Video Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- Live Broadcast Graphics
- Electronic Graphics Systems
- Professional Video Editing Suites
- Professional Audio Editing Suites
- Broadcast standards
- Video Production
- Television Direction
- Film Direction
- Script Writing
- Innovative Content Development
- Original Composition
- Technical Mentorship
- Project Oversight
- Team Onboarding
- Production structures
Company
SweatBeatz Productions
Websites
Technical Toolkit
Professional Video & Audio Editing Suites, Electronic Graphics Systems, Fundamental mastery of on-air production structures and broadcast standards.
Core Expertise
- Production: Video Production, Television Direction, & Live Broadcast Graphics.
- Creative: Script Writing, Film Direction, & Innovative Content Development.
- Audio: Music Production, Original Composition, & Professional Vocalist.
- Leadership: Team Onboarding, Technical Mentorship, & Project Oversight.
Timeline
Creative Producer
SESAME WORKSHOP
04.2019 - 12.2025
Partner | Creative Director
SWEATBEATZ PRODUCTIONS LLC
01.2006 - Current
Electronic Graphics Operator
CNN
04.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Film/Cinema/Video Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN