Topher Gauk-Roger Title: Senior Producer/Writer - PEOPLE Education: University of California, Santa Cruz Topher Gauk-Roger is a Senior Producer and Writer at PEOPLE, and has been with the brand since 2020.He previously worked for outlets such as Entertainment Tonight, CNN, and The Cut.Topher earned a bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media and resides in his hometown of Los Angeles. Experience Topher Gauk-Roger is a Senior Producer and Writer at PEOPLE. He has been with the brand since 2020, producing field shoots and video content across all entertainment verticals, as well as writing and reporting for the digital news team. The Los Angeles native graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has covered every major entertainment event from the Oscars to the Kids' Choice Awards. He previously worked for outlets such as Entertainment Tonight, CNN, The Cut, and Access Hollywood. 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.