Essay · Belt Magazine
The sky belongs to him
Why Roberto Clemente became a muse for poets, told through visits to the Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh.
Sarah Fleming Steinberg
Copywriter, editor, and project manager
Eight years in communications and sports, with bylines in the Pittsburgh Review of Books and Belt Magazine, and front-office work for the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates.
AvailableBased in Pittsburgh, open to full-time and freelance work.
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Essay · Pittsburgh Review of Books
Is Queen Esther the first conversa?
How crypto-Jewish women in Spain and the Americas kept their faith in secret, read against the biblical story of Esther.
Review · Pittsburgh Review of Books
A radius of possibility
A review of Silver Eye Center for Photography’s Radial Survey Vol. 4, six photographers working within 300 miles of Pittsburgh.
Infographic · PDF
The 7 ways MLB teams acquire players
Trades, waivers, free agency, the Rule 4 and Rule 5 drafts, international signings, and nondrafted free agents, mapped against the baseball calendar.
Museum communications · The Clemente Museum
A master tour for future docents
Interviews with the museum’s owner and current docents, turned into one documented tour that any new guide can learn.
Founder · Kitchen Sink Sports
Sports for everyone
The independent sports site Sarah founded in 2024, covering everything from MLB to Formula 1 with a team of contributing writers.
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Endorsements
On Sarah’s work
From editors and directors she’s worked with.
“Among the most dedicated, perceptive, and creative editors I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She has the intelligence of a scholar and the drive of an innovator — a veritable intellectual athlete.”
Ed Simon
Editor-in-Chief, Pittsburgh Review of Books
“A breath of fresh air. Working with Sarah on the Clemente Museum’s guided tour was a masterclass in modern storytelling — she introduced a vital, fresh perspective that resonates with today’s diverse audience.”
CJ Strauss
Director, The Clemente Museum
“Sarah was essential in helping us rebrand and rethink everything from our editing workflow to social media strategy. A rare combination of strengths across humanities, business, sports media, and professional writing.”
Jake Grefenstette
President & Executive Director, International Poetry Forum
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I write, edit, and manage projects. I’ve managed leadership development programs at Harvard Business Impact, written for the Pittsburgh Review of Books and Belt Magazine, and led content strategy for a branding agency’s website redesign. I’m known for my top CliftonStrengths: Intellection, Input, Responsibility, Positivity, and Adaptability.
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