Sara Karnes
About Sara Karnes
Sara Karnes is an Outdoors Reporter with nearly a decade of journalism experience, currently working for Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. She covers various outdoor topics and previously worked as a cameraman and retail associate in Branson, Missouri.
Work at Gannett
Sara Karnes has been employed at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since 2018. In her role as an Outdoors Reporter, she focuses on a variety of outdoor topics. Her reporting includes tracking hunting numbers, documenting fish catches, and exploring morel mushroom hunting. This position allows her to combine her passion for the outdoors with her expertise in journalism.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before joining Gannett, Sara Karnes transitioned from the breaking news beat to become an Outdoors Reporter at Springfield News-Leader in December 2020. Prior to this, she worked as a Cameraman at The Vacation Channel in Branson, Missouri, from 2014 to 2017. This experience contributed to her nearly decade-long career in journalism, focusing on storytelling through writing and photography.
Education and Expertise
Sara Karnes studied at the College of the Ozarks from 2010 to 2014, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication Arts with an emphasis in Journalism. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective communication and reporting in her current role as an Outdoors Reporter.
Retail Experience
In addition to her journalism career, Sara Karnes has retail experience. She worked as a Retail Associate at Bath & Body Works in Branson from 2011 to 2014. This role provided her with customer service skills and experience in a fast-paced retail environment, complementing her journalism background.