Tessa Petak

Tessa Petak is a seasoned news editor with extensive experience in editorial roles at InStyle since June 2019, where responsibilities include leveraging Search Engine Optimization to produce high-traffic stories and conducting celebrity interviews. Tessa previously contributed as a freelance writer for Brides Magazine and served as Editor in Chief for VALLEY Magazine, Penn State's lifestyle publication. Other notable experiences include positions as a social media intern at Art Imagined, an editorial intern at Pittsburgh Magazine, and various roles in college media organizations. Tessa holds a degree from Penn State University, where involvement in journalism was a significant focus.