Jason Sheeler

Title: Deputy West Coast Editor
Education: Parsons School of Design/The New School
Location: Los Angeles
Expertise: LGBTQIA issues + Feature writing and cover stories celebrating/deep diving into any realm of pop culture, from movies to books to music to style to '90s celebrities

Jason Sheeler is People’s Deputy West Coast Editor, where he writes cover stories and features across all content verticals. He also launched and edits the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Issue — this year starring Elliot Page — and is the creator and co-host of the brand's nostalgia podcast, PEOPLE in the '90s. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Sheeler previously served in senior editorial positions at Departures, Entertainment Weekly, Glamour, and Texas Monthly and his work has also appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, Better Homes & Gardens, and The Hollywood Reporter. Sheeler grew up in Arkansas and, incidentally, his first job was answering fan mail for Bill and Hillary Clinton’s cat, Socks, from the basement of the White House as an intern.

Experience

Sheeler previously served in senior editorial positions at Departures, Entertainment Weekly, Glamour, and Texas Monthly and his work has also appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, and The Hollywood Reporter. Sheeler grew up in Arkansas and, incidentally, his first job was answering fan mail for Bill and Hillary Clinton’s cat, Socks, from the basement of the White House. 

Education

Sheeler has a BFA in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design/The New School and worked in design before journalism.

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 Jason Sheeler

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