Sarah Kerr
About Sarah Kerr
Sarah Kerr is a video journalist specializing in politics, currently working at The New York Times. With a background in political science and extensive experience in video production, she has contributed to various organizations and produced significant content, including coverage of the 2020 U.S. election.
Current Role at The New York Times
Sarah Kerr currently serves as a Video Journalist focusing on politics at The New York Times. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the publication's coverage of significant political events and issues. In addition to her role as a Video Journalist, she has also worked as an Associate Video Producer since 2018. Her work includes producing video content that covered the 2020 U.S. election, showcasing her expertise in political journalism.
Previous Experience in Video Journalism
Prior to her current role, Sarah Kerr gained valuable experience as a Video Intern at The New York Times in 2017, where she worked for six months. She also served as a Collaborative Fellow at UnionDocs from 2014 to 2015, contributing to various projects in Brooklyn, NY. Her earlier roles include serving as Engagement and Communications Coordinator at WITNESS from 2013 to 2016, where she focused on advocacy through video storytelling.
Educational Background
Sarah Kerr holds a Master’s Degree in Video Journalism, Interactive and Data Journalism, and Urban Reporting from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a B.A. Joint Honours in Political Science and International Development Studies from McGill University, studying from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she studied abroad at OUS Tunisia (Portland State University) in 2011, where she spent 11 months focusing on Tunisia.
Early Career and Internships
In her early career, Sarah Kerr gained practical experience through various internships. She worked as a Field Office Intern at The Carter Center in Tunis, Tunisia, for two months in 2011. She also held a position as Co-director at Cinema Politica (McGill) from 2008 to 2011, where she was involved in film and political discourse. Additionally, she worked as an Educator/Deckhand for Sound Experience in 2009 aboard the Tall Ship Adventuress.
Personal Website and Portfolio
Sarah Kerr maintains a personal website at www.sskerr.com, where she showcases her work in video journalism. The site features a portfolio of her projects and contributions to political journalism, reflecting her commitment to storytelling through visual media.