She graduated from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School in 1998 and later that year became a presenter for Triple J's midnight to early morning show.
[4][6] After graduation, Tran worked part-time for 2SM where she responded to calls, recorded voice-overs, and was a receptionist, producer, and panellist.
[3] After Tran prepared a "demonstration tape" for Triple J, she was interviewed for the midnight to early morning show in November 1998.
[2] Within a year of becoming presenter, Tran caused a modest boost in the programme's total listenership in Melbourne and Sydney.
Stephen Brook of The Australian found that Tran's "tinkling chuckle and unassuming big-sisterly manner" drew in more people than the typical high school audience.
[6][8] Reflecting on Triple J's 40th anniversary in 2015, the singer-songwriter Ella Hooper said that in her youth the radio station provided her with role models including Tran whom she called "smart and sassy".