David Chiu

Title: Digital News Writer
Education: Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
Location: New York, New York
Expertise: 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

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Heroic Florida Deputy Rescues 5-Year-Old with Autism from Pond — Watch the Dramatic Moment
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Daughter Claims She Spent 31 Years Visiting Dad’s Gravesite Only to Learn Remains Weren’t There: Complaint
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New York Boy 'Successfully Delivered' Aunt’s Baby with Help from 911 Dispatcher: 'Pretty Impressive'
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Single Man Rents Billboard to Find a Date, Promises He 'Has Normal Hobbies' and 'Can Cook (Well)’
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'Flabbergasted' Couple Loses 2nd Home in 6 Years Due to California Wildfires: 'What Are the Odds?'
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Mom-of-8 Hannah Neeleman Shares Her Story 'in My Own Words' After Slamming 'Tradwife' Article About Her
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14-Month-Old Boy Rescued After Falling into Underground Pipe – Then Has Emotional Reunion with Mom
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Human Remains Found in House Destroyed by Colorado's Stone Canyon Fire
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MrBeast Admits Past ‘Inappropriate Language’ amid Accusations of Racist Comments
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Bailey Anne Kennedy on 'Tremendous Honor' of Being First Trans Woman to Win Miss Maryland USA (Exclusive)
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California's Park Fire: Key Moments from the Blaze's Formative Days
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Mom of 3 Dies After Being Hit by Car Near Mississippi Restaurant: ‘Truly Heartbroken’
6 Black Miss Americas Reunite for the First Time, Reflect on their experiences
6 Black Miss Americas Gather for the First Time and Reflect on Winning: 'Grateful to Be Part of History'