Mikayla Hughes

MIKAYLA HUGHES, Lead Content Producer
At her core, Mikayla Hughes is a storyteller — one who knows how to put people at ease, capture authenticity in motion, and create visual content that moves audiences to take action.
As Monarkk’s Lead Content Producer, Mikayla blends creative direction with performance-focused strategy. She brings a rare mix of on-camera talent, behind-the-lens artistry, and data-driven marketing insight. Whether she’s producing commercial video, brand photography, SEO-rich content, or social campaigns, Mikayla ensures every creative asset is not just beautiful — but built to drive measurable results.
Her analytical strengths make her indispensable in helping clients grow specific segments of their business. She understands how to create content that ranks, performs, and converts — turning digital storytelling into ROI. From SEO and keyword mapping to YouTube strategy, thought leadership content, and social optimization, Mikayla ensures that every message has a purpose and every asset earns its place.
Before joining Monarkk, Mikayla built experience as a freelance photographer, small business owner, and B2B Marketing Specialist. She studied Photography, Video Production, and Sports Marketing and earned her BA in Digital Photography from Southern New Hampshire University. Her early career work includes content, social, and media roles with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Magellan Health, and USA Triathlon.
When she’s not behind the camera or inside analytics dashboards, you’ll find Mikayla coaching youth soccer for Minnesota Thunder Academy — still storytelling, still leading, still creating impact.