Adam Carlson Title: Senior Editor, Human Interest Adam Carlson has worked as a writer and editor — across print, digital and TV — for 15 years covering national and international news, reporting from red carpets, high-profile trials, the White House, the Olympics and beyond.He is currently the senior editor overseeing all human interest content at PEOPLE, which he first joined in 2015. Previous roles at the magazine include staff editor on the crime team and digital politics editor.Before PEOPLE, Adam worked at outlets including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ABC News. His work has also been published in The New York Times, on CNN and more. Experience Adam Carlson is the senior editor for human interest at PEOPLE, which he first joined in 2015. In this role, he oversees coverage of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and in extraordinary situations.With 15 years' experience covering national and international news, Adam has reported from red carpets, federal court, the White House, the Olympics and beyond.Previous roles at the magazine include staff editor on the crime team and digital politics editor. Before PEOPLE, Adam worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, ABC News and other outlets.His reporting has been published in The New York Times, CNN and more. He has also published movie, TV and music criticism in Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, Time magazine and elsewhere.An Atlanta native, he graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in journalism and film. 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.