Carson Blackwelder Title: TV Writer/Editor, PEOPLE Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carson Blackwelder has more than a decade of experience as an editor and journalist, primarily focusing on entertainment and pop culture news.He joined PEOPLE in 2025 and currently serves as a TV Writer/Editor.Before joining PEOPLE, Carson previously worked at Good Morning America/ABC News Digital and Closer Weekly. Experience Carson Blackwelder has more than a decade of experience working in digital news. He joined the PEOPLE team in 2025 and currently serves as a TV Writer/Editor.Before joining PEOPLE, Carson worked as a reporter, writer, and editor for several digital brands. Most recently, he spent five years as a reporter for Good Morning America/ABC News Digital, where he covered celebrity and entertainment news. Before that, he served as a senior editor for Closer Weekly and previously worked at sites including A Plus and Wetpaint.As a freelancer, Carson has contributed to Country Living, IMDb, InStyle, and more. He was an editorial intern for TV Guide Magazine through the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2012. Education Carson Blackwelder graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2013 with a B.A. in journalism and mass communication, with a concentration on reporting. He also earned a B.A. in English.While at UNC-Chapel Hill, he spent three years working for The Daily Tar Heel, the university's independent and student-run newspaper. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a People Inc. 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.