Esme Mazzeo Title: Writer-Editor Education: Hofstra University Esme Mazzeo joined PEOPLE in 2023 as a writer-editor on the weekend team.She previously served as an entertainment reporter at Business Insider specializing in TV and covering shows like Grey's Anatomy, Sister Wives and Virgin River. Esme has over a decade of experience covering entertainment, lifestyle and cultural news. Experience Esme Mazzeo has over a decade of experience in journalism and specializes in entertainment. She previously served as an entertainment reporter at Business Insider. In 2022, she won an award from the Los Angeles Press Club for her reporting on the nearly non-verbal episode of Only Murders in the Building.She has also written for Bustle, Vulture, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and other brands. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.