iHeartMedia CHR “Y100” WHYI Fort Lauderdale/Miami has announced that Sami Jo Negron has taken over its midday shift.
Sami Jo has been serving as local producer for Elvis Duran and the Morning Show since 2020. She began her career in college at Long Island University’s WCWP Brookville NY and served as an intern for Elvis Duran in New York. She has also held on-air and producer roles at WPOI Tampa and WNEW New York.
Negron succeeds WHYI Program Director Taylor Jukes in middays following Jukes promotion to CHR Brand Coordinator for the company.
iHeartMedia announced today that Sami Jo Negron has been named Midday Host for Y100, Miami’s #1 Hit Music Station, effective immediately. Sami Jo will broadcast weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
As Midday Host, Sami Jo will air the latest hits from top artists including Ariana Grande, Harry Styles and The Weeknd. In addition, she will feature “Y100 Trending” reports and several call-in topics during this engaging workday show. She will continue to report to Taylor Jukes, Program Director of Y100.
“Sami Jo has an incredible ability to connect with listeners of all ages, as she lives for pop culture, enjoys chatting with callers and truly loves the music we play,” said Jukes. “It comes through in her live show and on-location when she instantly bonds with fans. Just don’t sit next to her at a Harry Styles concert, or your ears may ring the next day!”
Sami Jo has been Producer for “Elvis Duran and The Morning Show” at Y100 Miami since 2020 and also served as on-air host. She previously held on-air and producer roles at WPOI Tampa and WNEW New York. Sami Jo started out as an intern on the “Elvis Duran Morning Show” from 2016 to 2017 and is a graduate of Long Island University.
“Excited is an understatement,” said Negron. “I am so honored to be the new Midday Host at Y100 and can’t believe I get to work with this legendary team. Growing up just a few hours away in Tampa and now living in South Florida, I feel so at home at Y100! I can’t wait to further connect with our listeners. I really appreciate this incredible opportunity!”