Vic Verbalaitis Title: Editorial Intern - PEOPLE Education: University of Arizona Expertise: Celebrities, Breaking News Vic Verbalaitis has over three years of experience as a journalist, and has covered breaking news, crime, entertainment, health, solutions and cannabis.Vic joined PEOPLE as an Editorial Intern in 2024, and was previously an apprentice health and solutions reporter at the Arizona Daily Star.Vic previously worked at the Arizona Daily Star and the Arizona Republic, and received the Philip Mangelsdorf Outstanding Newsperson Award from the University of Arizona School of Journalism in 2023. Experience Vic Verbalaitis has over three years of experience as a journalist and started working at PEOPLE in 2024.Before joining PEOPLE, Vic worked as an intern writer and reporter at the Arizona Daily Star and the Arizona Republic. His writing has also appeared in Epicenter-NYC, Our Town Downtown and Cooper Squared.Vic served as a staff writer and reporter for the Arizona Daily Wildcat, the school newspaper for the University of Arizona. He graduated with a degree in journalism from the UA in 2023. Education Vic Verbalaitis graduated with a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Arizona, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Magazine and Digital Storytelling from the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University. 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.