Cheryl Wagemann Title: Updates Editor Education: Montclair State University Location: New York, NY Expertise: Beauty, Commerce, Finance, Technology, Reporting Cheryl Wagemann has been creating content for major publications and brands for 9 years. Her expertise ranges from technology, as a former Samsung copywriter, to finance, as a contributing writer for The Balance and MoneyGeek. Cheryl began her career as a local news reporter for Gannett/USA Today Network where she won several journalistic awards before parlaying her reporting experience into writing about beauty and style. She enjoys working on product reviews and roundups for Byrdie, Brides, PEOPLE, Shape, and InStyle. Experience With diverse experience that spans from reporting on local news for the Gannett/USA Today Network to writing support content for Samsung.com and the brand's mobile app, Cheryl has consistently kept an eye on trends since launching a beauty and style blog in 2017. As the former shopping editor at finder, she developed the site's commerce content, working with brands to review products and keep readers informed of new launches. She was also in charge of finding deals for Black Friday and other major sales and holidays, as well as ensuring all articles adhered to SEO best practices.As a freelance writer and editor, Cheryl has contributed to personal finance sites including The Balance and MoneyGeek and edited articles for sites like This Old House.Other work:What Is a Luxury Item - The BalanceThe Ultimate Guide to Negotiating Your Salary - MoneyGeek Education Cheryl has a bachelor's degree of English from Montclair State University. 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.