I'm David Lewis, a Denver-area media professional with a long track record of building audiences across newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online platforms. I founded Lewis Communications LLC in 2002 and have written for institutional investors, financial planners, and lifestyle audiences alike, while guiding editorial strategy and content development for social media, websites, magazines, and books. I’m the author of coffee-table books including America’s National Parks and Amazing Places to See in North America, as well as Secret Denver: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. My career spans leadership roles in journalism, public relations, education, and media production. I’ve taught journalism in Kyrgyzstan, led UNDP PR initiatives, edited for Elephant Journal and ColoradoBiz, and produced content across print, online, radio, and film. I thrive on research, storytelling, and audience engagement, and I bring a collaborative, cross-media approach to every project, including voiceover work and multimedia content creation.

David Lewis

I'm David Lewis, a Denver-area media professional with a long track record of building audiences across newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online platforms. I founded Lewis Communications LLC in 2002 and have written for institutional investors, financial planners, and lifestyle audiences alike, while guiding editorial strategy and content development for social media, websites, magazines, and books. I’m the author of coffee-table books including America’s National Parks and Amazing Places to See in North America, as well as Secret Denver: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. My career spans leadership roles in journalism, public relations, education, and media production. I’ve taught journalism in Kyrgyzstan, led UNDP PR initiatives, edited for Elephant Journal and ColoradoBiz, and produced content across print, online, radio, and film. I thrive on research, storytelling, and audience engagement, and I bring a collaborative, cross-media approach to every project, including voiceover work and multimedia content creation.

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I’m David Lewis, a Denver-area media professional with a long track record of building audiences across newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online platforms. I founded Lewis Communications LLC in 2002 and have written for institutional investors, financial planners, and lifestyle audiences alike, while guiding editorial strategy and content development for social media, websites, magazines, and books. I’m the author of coffee-table books including America’s National Parks and Amazing Places to See in North America, as well as Secret Denver: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.

My career spans leadership roles in journalism, public relations, education, and media production. I’ve taught journalism in Kyrgyzstan, led UNDP PR initiatives, edited for Elephant Journal and ColoradoBiz, and produced content across print, online, radio, and film. I thrive on research, storytelling, and audience engagement, and I bring a collaborative, cross-media approach to every project, including voiceover work and multimedia content creation.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal at Lewis Communications LLC
January 1, 2002 - Present
Founder and principal providing writing, editing, PR and media strategy services; develops campaigns and content across social media, websites, magazines, newspapers, radio and film projects; responsible for attracting audiences and delivering client-focused communication programs.
Editor at Elephant Journal
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Led editorial copyediting and WordPress-based content in a fast-paced multimedia online environment; publicized the site through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other channels.
Business Editor at InternetWeek
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Created and edited the Net Results section; supervised 12 reporters; reported on Fortune 1000 companies including ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, Boeing, Coca‑Cola, IBM and others.
Editor at ColoradoBiz
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Editor of a monthly statewide business magazine; transformed the magazine with a fresh format and design; developed editorial plans to drive revenue, circulation and single-copy sales.
Public Relations Director at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Developed Kyrgyzstan’s UN agency PR program; revamped UN website and doubled traffic; led republic-wide focus groups.
Acting Dean of Journalism and Senior Lecturer at American University in Kyrgyzstan
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
Led curriculum development for the journalism department; created lesson plans and modules for basic and advanced journalism courses and business modules.
Voiceover at Kumtor Gold (Kyrgyzstan)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Provided voiceover for 'Kumtor Gold for Kyrgyzstan,' a half-hour commercial film highlighting the Kumtor Mine's economic impact.
Business Reporter at Rocky Mountain News
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995
Launched the weekly 'Made in Colorado' feature; won awards for business coverage; covered a broad range of economic and business topics.
Action Line Columnist at Rocky Mountain News
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1991
Wrote the daily Action Line consumer information column; co-founded and hosted the Consumer HelpFair; won awards for consumer and social issues coverage.
Managing Editor at Oil & Gas Investor magazine
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1985
Managing editor of the flagship Hart Publications trade magazine.
Editor at National OTC Journal
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1981
Editor of weekly penny stock market coverage during a major market cycle.
Reporter/Editor at Denver BusinessWorld
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980
Reporter and later editor for a start-up business weekly.
Account Representative at Lewis & Neale Public Relations
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1979
PR account work for Lea & Perrins, Progresso Foods and the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association.

Education

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Qualifications

Association of Area Business Publications Gold Award for Best Recurring Feature, Who Owns Colorado?
January 1, 2001 - March 3, 2026
Small Business Administration Region 8 Small Business Advocate Award
January 1, 1998 - March 3, 2026
Social Security Administration Western Regional Journalism Award
January 1, 1997 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education