Sarah Abdurrahman
Sarah Abdurrahman | |
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| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin (Master's degree in media studies) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, managing editor |
| Known for | Managing editor at This American Life; Senior Producer for The Nod; contributions to Gimlet Media |
Sarah Abdurrahman is a U.S.-based journalist currently holding the position of managing editor at This American Life. Her previous roles include serving as Senior Producer for The Nod and contributing to Gimlet Media, where she was responsible for launching and overseeing multiple podcast series.
Early life
With roots tracing back to Libya, Abdurrahman pursued studies in radio, television, and film during her undergraduate education, initially aiming for a career in filmmaking. She subsequently obtained a master's degree in media studies from the University of Texas at Austin.
Career
Following her academic pursuits, Abdurrahman briefly engaged in photography before transitioning to a producer role at WNYC's On the Media. She advanced to become senior producer of The Nod under the banner of Gimlet Media. On March 18, 2020, she was named managing editor at This American Life.
Personal life
Abdurrahman practices Islam.
On September 20, 2013, WNYC Studios published an interview entitled "My Detainment Story or: How I Learned to Stop Feeling Safe in My Own Country and Hate Border Agents*" recounting the experience when Abdurrahman and her family—American citizens—were held upon returning from Canada. In this piece, she described the difficulties encountered while seeking explanations regarding their detention. The work earned a 2014 Front Page award recognizing excellence in radio feature reporting.
Awards
- 2014 Gracie Award for Outstanding Reporter/Correspondent for contributions to WNYC's On the Media Radio
- 2014 Front Page Award for In-Depth Reporting for the "Environmental Nightmare" series
External links
- Template:Vimeo, interview discussing her tenure at New York Public Radio
- by The Globe and Mail