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KOBQ/Albuquerque Janelle Vannoy Chosen For MIW’s 2024
“Behind The Mic” Mentee
MENTORING & INSPIRING WOMEN IN RADIO (MIW) has selected PM drive personality JANELLE VANNOY (J. BELLE) as its 2024 “Behind The Mic” mentee. She works for CUMULUS Top 40 KOBQ (93.3 THE Q)/ALBUQUERQUE.
VANNOY will benefit from tailored mentorship with industry experts and have the opportunity to attend the 2025 NAB RADIO SHOW in LAS VEGAS. The “Behind The Mic Mentorship” is a year-long initiative open to female radio personalities from any U.S.-based music format who have a minimum of 3-5 years of on-air experience and are looking for career growth.
MIW Board Pres. RUTH PRESSLAFF said, “We are absolutely delighted to announce JANELLE VANNOY as our “Behind The Mic” mentee. This mentorship program not only provides a platform to recognize and support emerging talent within the industry, but it also allows exceptional individuals like JANELLE to connect with experienced leaders who can assist in their professional development. We’re excited to nurture the next generation of media professionals.”
Originally from WINSTON-SALEM, NC, VANNOY earned a Journalism degree from NC A&T STATE UNIVERSITY and a Film/Video & Cinema degree from UNLV in 2013. Her radio career began at iHEARTMEDIA/LAS VEGAS, followed by a role with RADIO ONE/CHARLOTTE.
VANNOY added, “I’m so grateful and appreciative to be in this industry for over 15 years, but it’s time to turn it up a notch, and I believe being in this program will do that for me. Thank you to the MIW board for choosing me. I’m excited to take this ride. Let’s GOOOOOO!”