MacKenzie Schmidt

Mackenzie Schmidt is an experienced editor with a strong background in lifestyle and travel content across multiple prestigious publications. Currently serving as the Home and Travel Editor at PEOPLE Magazine since July 2016, Mackenzie leads the editorial team, directing both digital and print content. Prior roles include Senior Associate Editor and Associate Editor at Lonny Magazine, where responsibilities involved content editing, feature writing, and managing brand integrations. Mackenzie’s earlier experience encompasses positions at Architectural Digest, Time Magazine, and Village Voice Media, showcasing skills in social media management, web editorial production, and feature writing. Mackenzie holds a Bachelor's degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College.