Danika is a digital journalist who is passionate about leveraging design to best tell stories and finding new ways to connect readers with the news.

She currently manages The Colorado Sun’s digital design, social media and audience development. She previously managed audience growth for The Denver Post’s entertainment and outdoor sections, and spent her early career as a breaking and general assignment reporter.

Originally from Phoenix, she enjoys reading and collecting old things. She prefers to live in a constant state of redecorating.

Get in touch

Danika is always available for side collaborations. If you want to chat about design, cats, Japanese whiskey or anything else, don’t hesitate in reaching out.

Location

Denver, CO

Expertise

SEO
Analytics
Digital Layout
Newsletters
Social Media

Tools & Software

Photoshop
Canva
Buffer & Social Flow
Google Analytics
Parse.ly
Wordpress

Preferred Cocktail

Manhattan

EDUCATiON

Master’s in Mass Communication from Barrett, The Honor’s College at Arizona State University

AWARDS

Online Journalism Awards — 2022 Excellence in Social Media Engagement, Small Newsroom

Colorado Press Association — 2023 Best Website

National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association — 2018 Excellence in Profile Writing

DIGITAL DESIGN

SOCIAL MEDIA

MY REPORTING DAYS