Laura Gurfein

Laura Gurfein is a seasoned professional in the media and publishing industry with extensive experience in editorial leadership and content management. Currently serving as the Shopping Director for PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly at Dotdash Meredith since October 2019, Laura also held the role of Editorial Director for Entertainment News and Deals (Commerce). Previous roles include Senior Researcher/Producer at HQ Trivia and Deputy Managing Editor at Vox Media, where responsibilities encompassed budgeting, team building, and copy editing. Laura's early career involved positions at Racked NY, ELLE Magazine, and Harper's Bazaar, contributing to a strong foundation in journalism and content creation. Laura holds a Master of Arts in Magazine Journalism from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Eastern and Central European Studies from the University of Maryland.