[1] Diaz began working in television at New Jersey PBS affiliate WNET as an assistant to producer Steven Weinstock.
While in this role, she pitched MTV Cribs to network executives as a way to refresh the traditional sit-down interview format.
[5][6] In 2007, Diaz left MTV to work as an independent producer where she developed several shows for different networks, including VH1's Mob Wives and Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
During this time, she developed a variety of shows popular in the 18-34 age demographic, including Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, Love & Hip Hop, Floribama Shore, Siesta Key, Black Ink Crew, Hip Hop Squares, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Ex on the Beach, The Amber Rose Show, and a reboot of America's Next Top Model.
[9] She led development of unscripted shows and adult animation for Paramount+ in 2021 as its chief creative officer for those divisions while retaining her role with MTV Entertainment.