Arianna Davis is the Digital Editorial Director at TODAY, overseeing the TODAY show's digital presence and appearing on the broadcast to share the latest stories trending online. She was previously Senior Director of Editorial and Strategy at Oprah Daily.
Arianna is also the author of What Would Frida Do? A Guide to Living Boldly, inspired by the iconic life of artist Frida Kahlo. Published in 2020, WWFD was received with critical praise, called a "read that will leave you feeling inspired" by the TODAY Show, a "fresh, sparkling read," by Teen Vogue, "luminous" by Esquire, and more.
Additionally, Arianna has served as an adjunct professor at New York University's Digital & Print Media Master's program, teaching writing and editing for digital. She is currently working on a novel.
At Oprah Daily — formerly known as O, The Oprah Magazine — Arianna oversaw digital editorial and strategy. In 2018, as the founding digital director of OprahMag.com, she led the fastest-growing site launch in Hearst Magazines' history.
Prior to that, Arianna was a senior features writer at Refinery29 who specialized in reported features, pop-culture, personal essays, and topics relevant to Black and Latina women. She was also an on-camera personality who hosted a weekly pop culture show, plus several live events and video series.
After graduating with a journalism degree from Penn State University, Arianna began her career at O, followed by a role as an entertainment editor at Us Weekly. Throughout her career, she has interviewed everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Legend, Maluma, Will Smith, and more, and has served as an on-camera host and entertainment expert for outlets like Access Hollywood, Tamron Hall, VH1, and TLC, in addition to moderating panels for Netflix, OWN, Starz, and more. She is also a frequent speaker and panelist.
Additionally, Arianna's writing has been featured in New York Magazine, Glamour, MarieClaire, PopSugar Latina, and more. She lives in New York City, where she can be found writing, planning her 2026 wedding with her fiancé, or watching The Real Housewives with her dog, Leo.
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