Maggie Coughlan Title: Former News Editor Education: New York University, Purchase College, SUNY Maggie Coughlan is a former news editor at PEOPLE. She left in 2014.She joined PEOPLE in 2012.Before joining PEOPLE, Maggie was a senior editor of Gilt City from 2011 to 2012. She also worked as an editor at PopEater.com from 2008 to 2011 and an assistant photo editor for Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine's websites from 2007 to 2008. Experience Maggie Coughlan is a former news editor at PEOPLE. She left in 2014.Before joining PEOPLE in 2012, Maggie was as a senior editor at Gilt City from 2011 to 2012. She also worked as an editor at PopEater.com from 2008 to 2011 and an assistant photo editor for Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine's websites from 2007 to 2008. Maggie was an intern at David LaChapelle Studios, Inc. and a photography intern at Brides in 2007. She graduated in 2011 with a master's degree in digital publishing from New York University and a bachelor's in journalism and photography from Purchase College, SUNY, in 2007. 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.