Hi! I’m Sara Kate Burnett, a 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 through the MU Honors College.

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I’m passionate about visual storytelling, combining documentary filmmaking, photography, and multimedia journalism to create narratives that inform, inspire, and connect. My work bridges journalism and art, with a focus on authentic stories that drive understanding and empathy.

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Currently, I’m completing capstones for both of my emphases. For photojournalism, I’m developing a series of picture stories and photo essays, collaborating with my classmates to produce meaningful visual narratives. For documentary journalism, I’m immersed in a three-semester capstone, where I’m producing a full-length documentary film set to premiere before my graduation in May.

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My professional experience includes producing, filming, and editing mission-driven content for Forever Ready Productions in Memphis, contributing visuals to the Columbia Missourian, and working in live television production with News Channel 3 in Memphis. I’ve also created concert media for the Overton Park Shell Series and produced children’s programming for WKNO-TV, Memphis’s PBS affiliate. My short film work was recognized as a finalist at the Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival.

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Beyond journalism, I’m one of three Tri-Directors for Mizzou’s Homecoming, leading the largest student-run homecoming in the nation and managing a digital audience of more than 16,000 followers. I also serve on the University Tour Team and hold leadership positions in Kappa Kappa Gamma and the Griffith’s Leadership Society for Women.

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Based in Columbia, MO, and Memphis, TN, I’m seeking opportunities in documentary production, multimedia storytelling, and visual journalism that make an impact.