Location
Boston, Massachusetts
School
Columbia University, Emory University
Expertise
Consumer technology reporting, Entertainment industry analysis, Science & tech news analysis
- Sara authored a multi-part series on the evolution of smart home devices, blending product reviews with reporting on consumer trends and privacy concerns, which became a top-performing feature on a leading tech site.
- She provided real-time coverage and deep-dive analysis of major entertainment tech events like CES and Comic-Con, focusing on how streaming platforms and digital tools are reshaping content creation and distribution.
- She broke down complex scientific topics such as quantum computing and CRISPR gene editing into engaging, reader-friendly articles that bridged academic research and everyday relevance, helping to demystify emerging innovations for a mainstream audience.
Experience
Sara has several years of experience writing and reporting across the intersecting fields of consumer tech, science, and entertainment. Her work has spanned daily news coverage, long-form explainers, and trend analysis pieces tailored to a digitally savvy audience. She has collaborated with editors and subject matter experts to ensure factual accuracy while maintaining an engaging, accessible tone. From covering product launches to breaking down scientific breakthroughs and analyzing streaming trends, she brings a versatile, research-driven approach to every story.
Education
Sara earned a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Before that, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with a minor in Visual Arts at Emory University.
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