About Me
I sold my soul to journalism with my first magazine subscription. I was 12 and the selection was Teen Vogue. At 17, Vanity Fair entered the fold. I stopped sharing People subscriptions with my mom when I went away to college, opting for my own. The love of storytelling, particularly in the digital and magazine space, has never stopped. Alongside this love lives a burning passion for pop culture—from best picture Oscar winners to Bravoleberities.
I am a staff writer for Vanity Fair's Hollywood section with previous bylines in ELLE.com, Bustle, Delish, and more. In May 2019, I graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, an emphasis in Magazine Writing and a minor in Film Studies. I'm committed to sharing my latest entertainment industry musings, reporting on your next favorite streaming series, and always reading other voices. I hope you enjoy mine.
Professional History
May 2023 -
Staff Writer
Vanity Fair
Writes film, TV, and pop culture profiles and features for the Hollywood section of VF
Reports on entertainment industry news stories daily on VF.com
March 2021 - May 2023
Editorial Assistant
Vanity Fair
Wrote film and TV news stories for the HWD section of VF.com
Assisted editors in scheduling meetings, archiving editorial pieces, and managing release date calendars
July 2019 - January 2021
Editorial Fellow
ELLE.com
Wrote and reported news posts, explainers, galleries, and interviews for ELLE.com
Assisted editors with editorial and administrative tasks, in addition to social media duties
June - July 2019
Freelance News Writer
Delish.com
Wrote several food-related news stories
Searched for social links and embeds to enhance each post
February - July 2019
Entertainment News Writer
Bustle
Pitched and wrote several daily entertainment and celebrity news stories
Interviewed actors, writers, and filmmakers about industry topics
September 2018 - May 2019
Newsletter Writer
University of Missouri Global Programs Office
Compiled and described weekly internship opportunities in New York for prospective students of the university program
Created a database for finding opportunities more efficiently based on individual student criteria
May - August 2018
Editorial Entertainment Intern
Bustle
Wrote daily pop culture-focused posts about movies, television, music, and celebrity
Transcribed interviews, prepped concept meetings, and fact-checked for Bustle’s entertainment department
August 2017 - May 2019
Contributing Writer
Vox Magazine
Wrote department and feature stories about food, fashion, design and music in Columbia
Pitched and fact-checked bi-weekly digital articles
August - December 2017
Community Reporter
Columbia Missourian
Reported on weekly breaking news and wrote profile stories on deadline
Collaborated with editors to complete pieces and increase audience engagement
May - October 2017
Contributing Writer
Sarah Scoop
Pitched and wrote 2-3 weekly posts/articles about pop culture, beauty, travel, fashion and entertainment
Created multimedia elements and shared content on social media with an emphasis on SEO
January - May 2017
Editorial Assistant
Vox Magazine
Collected and wrote about events for the calendar section of Vox Magazine
Assisted ‘The Scene’ editors in generating ideas for entertainment, fashion and food stories
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