Rachel McRady Title: Digital News Editor Education: James Madison University Rachel McRady has worked in digital news for more than a decade as a senior writer, editor, and reporter focusing on celebrity, entertainment, and lifestyle content. Rachel joined PEOPLE in 2024 as a Digital News Editor working with the morning team. Rachel has previously worked for E! News, Entertainment Tonight, Us Weekly, and Wetpaint Entertainment. Rachel published her debut novel, Sun Seekers, in January 2024 with Alcove Press. Experience Rachel McRady has more than a decade of experience working as an entertainment journalist. Rachel joined the PEOPLE team as a Digital News Editor in 2024 and focuses on early morning coverage.Prior to her role at PEOPLE, Rachel worked as a senior writer for E! News, as an Assignment Editor and Senior Writer for Entertainment Tonight where Rachel won an Emmy Award for her work, and as a Staff Editor for Us Weekly. While at these publications Rachel focused on covering both breaking news, as well as working specific beats like the Sister Wives, The Kardashians, the British royal family, Love Is Blind, and more.As a writer she has also had pieces published in The Washington Post, Time, Good Morning America, Teen Vogue, Parade, The Huffington Post, Yahoo Life, Bravo, and Motherly.Rachel also published her debut novel, Sun Seekers, in January 2024 with Alcove Press. Education Rachel graduated from James Madison University with B.A. in Media Arts & Design with minors in Film Studies and British Media and Communication. 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.