Jess Cagle Title: Former Editor-in-Chief Education: Baylor University Jess Cagle is the former editor-in-chief at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2019.He joined PEOPLE in 1987 as a reporter and became the brand’s editorial director in 2014.Before joining PEOPLE, Jess served as an editor at Entertainment Weekly from 2009 to 2014 and as a senior editor at TIME from 2000 to 2002.Jess hosts The Jess Cagle Podcast w/ Julia Cunningham, which airs on SiriusXM Radio. Experience Jess Cagle is the former editor-in-chief at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2019.He joined PEOPLE in 1987 as a reporter and became the brand’s editorial director in 2014. Before joining PEOPLE, Jess served as an editor at Entertainment Weekly from 2009 to 2014 and as a senior editor at TIME from 2000 to 2002. Jess hosts The Jess Cagle Podcast w/ Julia Cunningham, which airs on SiriusXM Radio.Jess graduated with a degree in journalism and Russian from Baylor 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.