My name is Sara Kate Burnett, and I’m a rising senior at the University of Missouri pursuing a Bachelor of Journalism with dual emphases in Documentary and Photojournalism, along with a minor in Political Science.

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I specialize in visual storytelling — blending documentary filmmaking, photography, and multimedia journalism to create compelling, authentic narratives. With strong foundations in both journalism and visual art, I focus on telling stories in impactful and meaningful ways. 

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My past experience includes working on the Visuals Team at the Columbia Missourian newspaper, producing broadcast content as an intern with News Channel 3 in Memphis, and creating concert media for the Overton Park Shell Series. I’ve produced children’s television programming for Memphis’s PBS affiliate, WKNO-TV, and my short film work has been recognized as a finalist at the Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival.

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Outside the newsroom, I serve as a Tri-Director for Mizzou’s Homecoming Committee, helping lead the largest student-run homecoming celebration in the country and managing a digital audience of more than 14,000 across social platforms.

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Based in Columbia, MO and Memphis, TN | Seeking opportunities in documentary production, multimedia storytelling, and visual journalism.