- Liz McNeil has been working as a reporter, writer and editor for over 30 years.
- She is currently an Editor at Large at PEOPLE, where she has worked for over 30 years.
- She was an executive producer and creator of PEOPLE's first podcast, Cover Up, in 2018.
Experience
Liz McNeil has over 30 years of experience reporting and writing at PEOPLE. She was an executive producer of PEOPLE'S first podcast, Cover-Up, in 2018 and was also an executive producer of the 2021 documentary Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11 on Discovery + based on over 20 years of her reporting.
Education
She has a B.A. from UC Berkeley.
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.
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