Journalism

Daniel Dana is an accomplished journalist and host who seamlessly fuses traditional storytelling with the fast-paced, dynamic world of social media.

After graduating from the University of Southern California with a degree in Journalism, Daniel began his career at Good Morning America and then became a social producer at ABC News, where he created and hosted TikTalk, a segment for ABC News Live.

Through TikTalk, Daniel bridged the gap between legacy media and digital trends, diving into the stories behind viral internet moments and social media phenomena. He interviewed creators such as the mind behind the Four Seasons Baby phenomenon, “Girl On Couch,”, and influencers like Madison Beer and Kyle Gordon, making trending content accessible to a broad audience.

Beyond digital media, Daniel has dabbled in international news, reporting on critical global events. He interviewed Afghan refugees after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban and provided coverage of other conflicts, offering a compassionate lens on stories of resilience and humanity.

While in college, Daniel directed a documentary on the January 6th Capitol attack, chronicling the subsequent court cases and providing a thoughtful exploration of one of the most defining events in recent U.S. history.

Daniel’s work has also taken him to red carpets and high-profile events, where he’s interviewed stars like Vera Wang, Rachel Zegler, and the entire Dancing with the Stars cast. His ability to blend the glamour of celebrity culture with the relatability of digital storytelling has made him a standout in both fields.

With nearly 200,000 followers across platforms, Daniel has successfully integrated his journalism expertise with social media to connect with a younger audience. From producing documentaries, including one selected to stream on Spectrum News, to covering cultural moments and viral trends, Daniel redefines journalism for the digital age, combining authenticity, creativity, and professionalism.

@abcnewslive If you’ve opened TikTok for even a second this week, you probably would have came across a video of a baby being excited to go to the Four Seasons Orlando 👶👆 ABC News’ Daniel Dana speaks to the family behind the viral Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts baby. #FourSeasonsOrlandoBaby #fullyconciousbaby ♬ original sound - ABC News Live

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@abcnewslive The TikTok community has officially crowned its new song of the summer. #GirlonCouch, aka Megan Boni, recently went viral on TikTok for a video singing that she is "Looking for a Man in Finance," getting over 22 million views. ABC News' Daniel Dana speaks to Megan to hear about her viral video and the inspiration behind it. #imlookingforamaninfinance ♬ original sound - ABC News Live
@abcnewslive TikTok’s PR expert @girlbosstown tells Daniel Dana what her favorite red carpet moment is. #girlbosstown #prmoves #oscars #grammys #redcarpet #redcarpetlooks #ladygaga #ladygagameatdress ♬ original sound - ABC News Live
@abcnewslive Content creator @mainlymannie speaks to ABC News Live’s Daniel Dana about their viral videos that point out the quirks of corporate culture, through their viral character “Boss and CEO.” #MainlyMannie #bossandceo #eliteemployee #youhavebeenpromoted ♬ original sound - ABC News Live

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