Sarah Nagem
Raleigh
Summary
Driven professional who hopes to shift from reporting on policy to informing and shaping policy.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Border Belt Independent (The Assembly Network)
Raleigh
2021 - Current
- Communicate complex policy issues to inform public understanding and stakeholder dialogue
- Turn data and research into accessible findings
- Connect researchers, policymakers, and the public through stakeholder engagement
National Real-Time Editor
McClatchy
Raleigh
2019 - 2021
- Managed a fast-paced team to analyze information quickly and accurately
- Studied and leveraged online trends
- Helped lead COVID pandemic policy coverage
Assistant Metro Editor
The News & Observer
Raleigh
2017 - 2019
- Led coverage of K-12 and higher education policy
- Built a breaking-news team
- Honed leadership skills to oversee a companywide initiative
Editor/Reporter
The News & Observer
Raleigh
2009 - 2017
- Advanced leadership skills to move up the company's ranks
- Communicated education and local government policy to wide audiences
- Collaborated across a large network
Education
Master of Arts - Public Affairs
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, NC12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
West Virginia University
Morgantown01-2004
Skills
- Strategic communication
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Editor
Border Belt Independent (The Assembly Network)
2021 - Current
National Real-Time Editor
McClatchy
2019 - 2021
Assistant Metro Editor
The News & Observer
2017 - 2019
Editor/Reporter
The News & Observer
2009 - 2017
Master of Arts - Public Affairs
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
West Virginia University