SARA MACHI

I got into news to tell people's stories and give them a voice. Over the past few years -- and especially during this pandemic -- I realized this industry is more important than ever. We have a responsibility and an opportunity.

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People are consuming more news than ever, and content is available on more platforms than ever as well. I believe it is my job to take important concepts and break them down to tell accessible, impactful, and entertaining stories.

 

I'm an Emmy-nominated reporter in St. Louis, focusing on daily news and coronavirus vaccine rollout. But I also supplement by storytelling by using social media, especially TikTok where I have found an audience on the growing platform.

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In my previous experience as a reporter and weekend anchor in Roanoke, Virginia, I was able to take a leadership role, helping new journalists hone their news judgment while continuing my own growth covering national events like the presidential and gubernatorial inaugurations.

 

As an investigative reporter, I uncovered details about the theft of evidence from a city police property room, potential abuse at a local jail, and extensively covered a district attorney's race the Washington Post called the "biggest local election of 2015."

 

My coverage about drivers' cell phone use in school zones prompted lawmakers to ban the device behind the wheel. 

 

I have had the luck over my career to work in various mediums, including research and field work for This American Life.

 

As a reporter, I try to find out what works, what doesn't, and why. I want our viewers to know how the story affects them, and what they can do to create change.