Dory Jackson

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Title: Staff Editor, TV
Education: Randolph-Macon College
Location: New York, NY

Dory Jackson is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE's TV News team. Upon joining the brand in March 2021, she has had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She has also helped recap popular TV shows like 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Sister Wives' and 'Vanderpump Rules.'

The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus on Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. 

Education

Dory Jackson graduated with a B.A. in Communication Studies and Journalism from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia.

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.

Latest from Dory Jackson

Michael Urie at the GOODRICH Los Angeles Premiere at AMC The Grove 14 on October 08, 2024 and Brett Goldstein attends a conversation about the series "Shrinking" with Linda Holmes at 92NY
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Yellowstone stills with Kevin Costner Paramount +
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Sister Wives: Christine Is 'Done with' Not Living with David After a Few Months of Dating, So They Go House Shopping
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Sister Wives Meri Brown Tells a Concerned Janelle She's Sorry She Feels the Need to 'Protect' Herself amid Coyote Pass Sale Drama with Kody.
Sister Wives’ Meri Brown Tells Janelle She's 'Sorry' She Feels the Need to 'Protect' Herself amid Coyote Pass Sale Drama
Christine Brown and Meri Brown, Sister Wives
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Tamera Mowry-Housley
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Sister Wives' Janelle Brown Sends Congratulatory Message to Christine After Engagement News
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American Pie Cast Recalls Going to 'Naughty' Strip Club with Director During Filming: 'Seems Appropriate'
Jojo Siwa attends the Abby Lee Dance Company LA's VIP Grand Opening, Jojo Siwa attends the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024
JoJo Siwa Says She Kept All Her Old Hair Bows — and She's Still Tempted to Put One on
Janelle Brown and Kody Brown on Sister Wives Ep 1208
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Kody Brown, Madison Brush
Sister Wives: Janelle Reveals Why Her Daughter Maddie Hid Her Third Pregnancy from Dad Kody
Sister Wives' Christine Brown Reveals Whether She Plans to Change Her Last Name After Marrying David Woolley
Sister Wives: Christine Set a Wedding Date with David Before Getting Engaged but Her Kids Feel It's 'Really Fast'
 Michael J. Fox attends the Michael J. Fox Foundation - A Country Thing: Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on April 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee
Michael J. Fox Gets Standing Ovation as Back to the Future Cast Reunites at Rhode Island Comic Con
Matthew Lewis arrives at the opening red carpet for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter on June 15, 2023
Harry Potter Star Matthew Lewis Believes Young Cast Escaped 'Pitfalls of Being a Child Actor' Because They Had Each Other
Priscilla Presley attends The Humane Society of The United States to the Rescue! Los Angeles Gala
Priscilla Presley Opens Up About What 'Freed' Her from Being Known as Just Elvis Presley's Wife
Ernie Hudson Praises Bill Murray for Advocating for His Ghostbusters Return: 'That Was Just Very, Very Special'
Ernie Hudson Praises Bill Murray for Advocating for His Ghostbusters Return: 'That Was Just Very, Very Special'
Tamera Mowry attends the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Hoda Kotb on Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Lisa Kudrow, Teri Garr in Friends
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Hoda Kotb, TODAY Show 2012
Hoda Kotb Recalls the Enlightening Moment She Realized What True 'Happiness' Is and Why She's Now Helping Others (Exclusive)
Kamie Crawford
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