Dana Schaeffer has spent over fifteen years in the radio and media industry. Previously a producer and affiliate relations specialist for ABC News Radio, she wrote, voiced, and curated content that reached over 1,900 stations nationwide. Beyond the airwaves, she’s worked extensively in podcasting, video production, and collaborated with talent and top stations, including CBS Radio, 1010 WINS, KIIS-FM, and KFI-AM. Her love for radio started young, attending WPLJ charity baseball games dreaming of one day joining the team. A decade later, she did. Dana’s journey took her from hosting an award-winning college morning show to producing for iHeartRadio’s biggest names, including JoJo on the Radio, The Bill Handel Show, and the globally syndicated iHeartRadio Countdown.

More than just a producer, Dana is a hands-on storyteller. Whether she’s restoring a 1940s diner, mentoring future broadcasters, or volunteering at industry events, she’s committed to preserving the legacy of radio and proving there’s a passionate next generation ready to take the mic.

A 2022 Radio Ink “30 and Under Superstar” and MIW Mildred Carter Mentoring Program alum (now a mentor herself), Dana is an active member of RTDNA, AWM and Newswomen’s Club of NY. You’ll find her at radio conferences nationwide, sharing her knowledge, lending a helping hand, and — quite literally — wearing her passion on her sleeve, thanks to her microphone tattoo.