Brian Brant

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Title: Associate Editor, Human Interest – PEOPLE
Education: The University of Central Florida
  • Brian Brant is an Associate Editor, Human Interest, at PEOPLE.
  • He writes and edits stories about people doing the extraordinary to tragic accidents.
  • Before joining PEOPLE, Brian wrote and edited for 1010 WINS/WCBS 880 and NewsBreak.

Experience


Brian Brant has over four years of experience as a journalist and editor. He joined PEOPLE in 2023 and is a Human Interest Associate Editor.

Before joining PEOPLE, Brian was a Senior Digital Content Producer and a Digital Content Producer at 1010 WINS/WCBS 880. He has also worked as a News Operations Specialist at ByteDance for their news aggregator apps and as a Content Specialist at NewsBreak, reporting on New York City and national news.

In his free time, Brian enjoys cooking, seeing movies and hanging out with his partner and their dog, Dexter.

Education

Brian Brant graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2019 with a B.A. in Journalism and minors in Political Science and Theater.

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 Brian Brant

Brazil Plane Crash
61 People Killed in Passenger Plane Crash in Brazil That Was Caught on Video
Thunderstorm lightning strike with dark storm clouds
Lightning Strike Hits 2 in Indiana, Including Teen Who Is 9 Months Pregnant 
Noelia Voigt, UmaSofia Srivastava
Ex-Miss USA, Miss Teen USA Claim Another Queen Is 'Invalidating' Them After Their Resignations, Which She Denies
Jennifer GAtes, Nayel Nassar
Jennifer Gates Is 'Proud as Ever' of Husband, Equestrian Nayel Nassar, After He Withdraws from Olympics Due to His Horse
Lindsay Keeling and Sympathy Card for Teacher
7-Year-Old Student’s Unconventional Sympathy Card for Teacher Goes Viral: 'Everybody Has to Die' (Exclusive)
Victor Moses talks in his apartment located in a high-rise building Thursday, July 25, 2024, in downtown Denver
Ex-Police Recruit Files Suit After Losing Legs in Alleged ‘Barbaric' Hazing Ritual: 'No Idea What My Future Holds'
Penelope Wise
Missing Girl, 17, Found 'Safe' as Police Say She Was Living with 44-Year-Old Man
Haylee Ladner's daughter Ella Claire
Parents Who Had Quintuplets Last Year Welcome Baby Girl: 'One Big Happy Family' (Exclusive)
yellow school bus
School Bus Driver, Safety Monitors Fired After 4-Year-Old Boy Left Behind on Unattended Bus
Kennedy Lee graduation Students with Disabilities Had to Sit in Audience for Graduation at Tenn. high school
High School Student with Disability Who Had to Sit in Audience for Graduation Files Lawsuit: 'Humiliating'
A screen displays an announcement on possible travel delays due to a global IT outage Gatwick Airport
'Largest IT Outage in History' Sparks Global Disruptions to Flights, Hospitals and More: Read the Recap
Woman found dead inside hot condo hours before power was restored
Woman, 69, Found Dead in Hot Houston Condo That Had Reportedly Been Without Power for Over a Week
Woman Recounts Alligator Attack She Survived.
Florida Mom Recounts Feeling 'Hunted' by Alligator That Attacked Her 'Out of Nowhere'
Cody Pope
Dad, 41, Dies After Saving 2 Kids from the Mississippi River: ‘True Hero’
Real Life Love, Kenneth W. Felts and Johnny Hau wedding
Veteran Who Came Out at 90 Celebrates First Wedding Anniversary with Husband: 'I'm Very Happy' (Exclusive)
Plane turbine engine
Mechanic Dead After Being Sucked into Plane’s Engine While Trying to Retrieve Tool: Reports
Stock image of an ambulance in motion.
11-Year-Old Girl’s Hand Amputated After Twin Lights Explosive She Thought Was a Firework: Police
Gabriella Gonzalez and Tyler Bergantino
TikTokers Tyler Bergantino and Gabby Gonzalez Reveal Who Slid into Whose DMs Before Viral Meet-Cute (Exclusive)
Dad breaks down in tears when he learns grandson is named after him https://www.tiktok.com/@morganhenningsen/video/7381291675756416299?_r=1&_t=8nXSZe1Fqf9
Man Cries Tears of Joy When He Learns His Newborn Grandson Is Named After Him (Exclusive)
Stock image of police car lights
Decomposed Body of Man Missing Since May Found Floating in Water at Abandoned U.S. Steel Property
Emma Steinke and Husband on honeymoon
Honeymooners Caught in Middle of Hurricane Beryl 'Doing Well' After Storm Battered Grenada (Exclusive)
High tides are pictured after Hurricane Beryl in Santo Domingo on July 2, 2024.
Couple Celebrating Anniversary in Jamaica Document Deadly Hurricane Beryl’s Approach – as Hotel Issues Warning
Man and His Dog Electrocuted
31-Year-Old Man Electrocuted to Death After Trying to Save Dog During Thunderstorm: 'A Sad Day'
A wax replica of the Lincoln Memorial statue melts during a heat wave in Washington, DC, on June 24, 2024. The statue is a part of the The Wax Monument Series by Virginiabased artist Sandy Williams IV.
Melting Wax Statue of Abraham Lincoln Literally Loses Its Head amid Soaring Temperatures in D.C.