Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival
Nika Watkins is a strategic communications leader with more than 15 years of experience shaping narratives at the intersection of arts, culture, and public impact. Her work spans the nonprofit, government, and entertainment sectors, where she has led integrated marketing, media relations, and event campaigns that elevate creative voices and drive meaningful engagement.
Throughout her career, Nika has built visibility for high-profile programs and cultural initiatives, including festivals, media productions, and community-centered events. She has served in senior communications roles at Maryland Public Television, the American Kidney Fund, and GreiBO Media, where she developed press materials, led brand storytelling initiatives, and secured national media coverage. Her expertise includes influencer engagement, digital strategy, editorial development, and live event production.
Nika brings a media-savvy approach grounded in both journalistic and PR sensibilities, with a keen understanding of how to connect content to audience and purpose. She’s passionate about supporting independent voices, creating space for underrepresented stories, and building platforms that bridge media and social impact.
As Integrated Marketing Coordinator for the Double Exposure Film Festival, Nika brings a deep commitment to elevating investigative storytelling and engaging diverse audiences in conversation, creativity, and change.
