While attending graduate courses at NYU, Dara reported for WNYC-TV's "Ten Minute Windows," then joined
ABC News Nightline (1980) in production and research. She was the host of "INTV," a ground-breaking California-based cable show, where viewers controlled content from sources including the NFL and CNN. On a freelance basis, Dara has also covered events for HBO, Music Choice, Comdex, CES and Headhunter.net.