Multimedia Journalist | Political Reporter | Cultural Storyteller

I am a dedicated print and digital journalist with a B.A. in Political Science from Lehigh University. I am passionate about telling stories that hold power accountable, shed light on underserved communities, and deliver clear, actionable information to audiences. My experience includes covering Congress, state and local elections, and producing in-depth features on education and community topics. Working across print, digital, and broadcast platforms has refined my editorial skills and enhanced my ability to pursue investigative reporting, immersive field coverage, and nuanced storytelling that connect with diverse audiences. I create multimedia stories that inform, engage, and reach national viewers. The digital content I’ve produced has been featured on MSNBC and the official platform of the Senate Democratic leadership. POLITICO has also recognized my professional achievements. I am currently based in Washington, D.C.

I’ve built my career at the intersection of politics and media, gaining experience at the White House, the U.S. Senate, the United Nations, and on the Harris–Walz campaign communications team. Currently, I serve as a Digital Fellow on Capitol Hill, where I contribute to social, press, and multimedia strategy while honing my versatility in political reporting. This website features select clips and academic work, and I welcome any inquiries for further information!

These stories provide a brief overview of my work and range during my time as a student reporter. They cover topics from political campaigns to community health and feature writing. For additional work samples, please visit the clips page.

Welcome, my name is Sophia Barro, and I am an early-career journalist and digital strategist dedicated to amplifying overlooked voices, interrogating power, and translating complex issues for the communities they affect most. I am passionate about political storytelling across all platforms, from writing to social media, video, and multimedia content. Outside of work, I enjoy music, literature, traveling, and creative writing.

My reporting experience spans breaking news, political fact-checking, and press work with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Coverage has included congressional campaign announcements, Supreme Court developments including the overturning of Roe v. Wade, feature stories on student athletes, and a range of political and community reporting across topics and beats. I continue to refine these skills while exploring multimedia tools to make complex political issues accessible to diverse audiences.

Growing up in the D.C. area and Dakar, Senegal, taught me that every story has layers, truth depends on perspective, and silence can be as revealing as words. Storytelling became my way of making sense of the world and connecting with people. Navigating multiple cultures and languages deepened my curiosity and strengthened my commitment to stories that give voice to those often overlooked.

During my undergraduate career, I did not pursue a formal journalism degree, but I crafted an interdisciplinary academic path rooted in the conviction that journalism is most powerful when it reflects the communities it serves. 

In May 2025, I graduated from Lehigh University with a B.A. in Political Science, with minors in Africana Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and am now based in Washington, D.C. I am committed to using reporting, writing, and digital storytelling to illuminate diverse experiences and hold institutions accountable in an evolving political landscape.

"Liberty is meaningless where the right to utter one’s thoughts and opinions has ceased to exist. That, of all rights, is the dread of tyrants. It is the right which they first of all strike down. They know its power."
                     - Frederick Douglass

Digital Fellow - United States Senate, Washington, DC

Sept 2025 - Present

Produced graphics and edited video content for social, print, and digital platforms to advance the Senator’s communications

Editorial Summer Associate - ELLE Magazine, New York, NY/Hybrid

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

Pitched, researched, and fact-checked digital and print stories on culture, fashion, lifestyle, and identity

Production/News Intern - PBS39, Bethlehem, PA

Sept 2023 - May 2025

Assisted in producing and researching local news stories, contributing to broadcast segments and multimedia content for Lehigh Valley audiences

Intern - The White House, Washington, DC

Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

Assisted in identifying trending topics o correspondence and writing weekly summaries for senior staff

Communications Associate - Harris for President, United States

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024

Assisted with rapid response by drafting statements, digital content, and media notes to shape coverage for Former VP Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz's campaign

Youth Representative - United Nations, New York, NY

May 2023 - Nov 2024

Served as my NGO’s representative at the United Nations, communicating key policy issues through press briefings, media outreach, and global advocacy events