Sarah McCann is an entertainment and trends writer at NationalWorld with a special interest in TV, film and celebrity news.
She hails from Belfast in Northern Ireland and joined NationalWorld in April 2022 after working for the Belfast News Letter. She has previously written opinion pieces for Metro and Restless Magazine and was a runner-up in Ramona Magazine’s creative writing competition. Before embarking on a career in journalism, Sarah worked in copywriting, leading a team of copywriters and picture editors.
She loves covering offbeat stories, mysteries and true crime. Some of her most notable works include in depth explainers on notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, a piece unravelling the true story behind Netflix series The Watcher and keeping tabs on the wealth of the world's richest people. She also offers frank reviews on movies and TV shows including Netflix hit You and delivers engaging videos on topics including explainers on the recession, polio and the Glastonbury Festival. In addition to this, Sarah writes about news and culture in Northern Ireland, and reported from Belfast on the visit of US President Joe Biden.
Outside office hours Sarah enjoys hanging out with her husband, friends and rescue dog Ernie and binge watching comfort cult classics including X Files and The Sopranos.