David Chiu

Title: Staff Writer, Human Interest
Education: Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
Location: New York, New York
Expertise: Human Interest, News, Entertainment, Music
  • David Chiu has worked as an editor and writer for over 10 years, with a focus on news and entertainment.
  • He joined PEOPLE in 2023 as a digital news writer. Previously, David Chiu served as a PEOPLE intern from 2007 to 2008.
  • Since then, David Chiu has worked at NBC News, CBS News, ABC News, Time, Newsweek, and Axios. His articles have been published in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Forbes, Pitchfork, Spin and others.

Experience

David Chiu has worked as an editor and writer for over 10 years, with a focus on news and entertainment. He joined PEOPLE in 2023 as a digital news writer.

From 2007 to 2008, David Chiu served as an intern at PEOPLE where he covered red carpet events, attended press junkets and wrote articles for the magazine's website.

Since then, David Chiu has worked at NBC News, CBS News, ABC News, Time, Newsweek, Pitchfork and Axios where he performed a variety of duties: assigning, editing, copyediting and writing stories; overseeing homepages; and formatting and scheduling social media posts and newsletters.

A freelance writer in his spare time, David Chiu has penned numerous entertainment articles, mostly about popular music. His writings have been published in The New York Times, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Forbes, Pitchfork, Spin and others.




Education

David Chiu graduated with a B.A. in media studies at Hunter College in New York City. He received his M.A. degree from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY in New York City.

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.

Latest from David Chiu

John Metcalfe goes viral and raises thousands for homeless shelter in U.K.
Homeless Musician’s Performance Goes Viral — and Leads to Thousands in Donations: ‘Restored My Faith’ (Exclusive)
Baby Named Miracle Goes Home After 4 Months in NICU
Baby Named 'Miracle' Goes Home After 4 Months in NICU as Mom Calls Her 'My Bundle of Joy'
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour on His New Solo Album 'Luck and Strange'
David Gilmour Feels the 'Magic' of Working with His Family on His New LP 'Luck and Strange' (Exclusive)
North Cascades National Park in Washington State
Hiker Found 'Alive, But Not Well' After Month-Long Disappearance: 'May Have Only Had Another Day Left'
Sophia DeTorres
Their 16-Year-Old Died in First Day of School Crash — How Parents Plan to ‘Keep Her Light Shining’ (Exclusive)
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Mike Lynch’s Associate Who Was Hit by Car Days Before Yacht Sinking Died from 'Traumatic Head Injury': Coroner
Scene from where a kayaker went missing near Sacramento
Missing California Kayaker Found Safe Inside Grocery Store Miles Away
Arielle Valdes
Missing Runner Later Found Dead Was ‘Acting Strange’ and Said She Was ‘Hearing Demon Voices’: Police Report
Arielle Valdes
Arielle Valdes’ Family Speaks Out After Missing Runner’s Body Found in Florida: 'There Are No Words'
McKenna Letcher
15-Year-Old Kentucky Girl Dies After Being Hit by School Bus: 'We Are Profoundly Sad'
Connie Claxton, Whataburger employee retires after 54 years
Single Mom Falls in Love with Customer at Her Fast Food Job. Decades Later, She Tells Their Love Story (Exclusive)
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Hunter Shoots and Kills Grizzly Bear After Being Bitten in ’Surprise Encounter’
Old Saybrook boat crash
Man Dead, 2 People Missing in Connecticut Boat Crash as Search Enters 'Recovery' Phase
What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates.
Bill Gates' New Netflix Series Features Lady Gaga, His Daughter Phoebe and More (Exclusive)
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Sunken Yacht's Crew Reveals What They Say Happened Before Tragedy: 'Thrown Into the Water' and 'Walking on the Walls'
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North Carolina Man’s Death Is Believed to Be 6th in Less Than a Month at Grand Canyon National Park
Alabama Grandma Dies in Front of Son After Wrench Crashes Through Windshield Earlie Harris
Alabama Woman Dies After Wrench Crashes Through Windshield While Son Was Driving Her to Work
89-Year-Old Survives for 4 Nights in Italian Wilderness, Drinking from Puddles and Using Vegetation as Cover: Reports
89-Year-Old Woman Survives 4 Nights in Italian Wilderness, Drinking from Puddles and Using Vegetation as Cover
Mirko Marweg
Delta Worker Killed in Atlanta Airport Tire Explosion Was Nearing Retirement, His Wife Says: 'I'm in Disbelief'
Sealy ISD Bus Driver Endangers Children, Subjecting Them to Extreme Heat During ‘Punishment’
Driver Accused of Subjecting Students to Extreme Heat on Bus Without Air Conditioning
Karsten Borner
Captain Who Saw Sicily Yacht Sink Says Mike Lynch’s Wife Didn’t Want to Leave Scene Without Husband and Daughter
Zeina Mahafzah, Teen killed in boating accident
18-Year-Old N.J. Girl Dies After Being Struck by Boat Propeller Days Before Starting College: 'Tragic'
Recovering alcoholic starts organization rescuing street dogs in Southeast Asia
Man Dedicates His 'Whole Life' to Saving Thailand's Street Dogs After Facing Near-Death Experience (Exclusive)
Billy Salnik and his children Charlotte and Josh
Dad's Body Found Near Island 6 Weeks After His Kids Died During Sailing Trip: 'Three Beautiful Angels'