Samantha Highfill

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Title: Executive Editor
Education: University of Missouri
  • Samantha Highfill has worked as a writer and editor for 14 years, covering everything from celebrity news to fashion to entertainment.
  • She's worked at Entertainment Weekly for 12 years, formerly as the senior TV editor.
  • Samantha published a book about the making of the hit CW series The Vampire Diaries.

Experience

Samantha Highfill has 14 years of experience as a writer and editor, and has been with Entertainment Weekly since 2013.

Samantha earned a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri before landing at Entertainment Weekly as an intern. During her 12 years at the brand, she's served as both a writer and an editor, covering shows like Supernatural, You, 13 Reasons Why, and more.

About Entertainment Weekly

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Latest from Samantha Highfill

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