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Sara Sievert's rapid ascent reshapes Germany's political journalism landscape

From trainee to top-tier reporter in a decade: How Sara Sievert's relentless curiosity and precision made her a standout in German journalism. Her story is a blueprint for the next generation.

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Sara Sievert's rapid ascent reshapes Germany's political journalism landscape

A new list from kress pro highlights rising media professionals aged 35 or under. Among them is Sara Sievert, a 31-year-old political journalist whose career has moved swiftly through Germany's top newsrooms. Her work now includes a leadership role at Table.Media and a reputation for sharp political reporting.

Sievert began her journalism career with a traineeship at Focus after studying in Würzburg. She later worked there as an editor and senior political reporter. By fall 2022, she had joined Der Spiegel's Berlin bureau, quickly becoming T-Online's chief reporter within a year.

Since 2025, she has served as deputy section head and chief correspondent for Berlin Table at Table.Media. Known for her expertise on the CDU/CSU alliance, she also authored a biography of Friedrich Merz. Her advice to aspiring journalists is straightforward: seek out people for the best stories, but never compromise on accuracy.

The kress pro editorial team, including Christina Gruber, Roland Karle, and editor-in-chief Markus Wiegand, selected Sievert and other young media professionals for their annual list. The group reviewed executives and founders from media-related startups, focusing on those under 36.

Sievert's rapid rise reflects her adaptability in a shifting media landscape. She remains focused on curiosity and precision in her reporting. Her inclusion on the kress pro list underscores her growing influence among Germany's next generation of journalists.

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