Maria Mercedes Lara

Mar. 15, 2025

Title:Digital Content Operations Director, PEOPLEEducation:Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at the New School

Title:Digital Content Operations Director, PEOPLE

Education:Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at the New School

Maria Mercedes Lara has over 15 years of experience working as an editor and journalist, with a focus on entertainment and pop culture news.She joined PEOPLE in 2015 and currently serves as the Digital Content Operations Director. Maria Mercedes was previously the Programming Director and Deputy News Director at PEOPLE.Before joining PEOPLE, Maria Mercedes previously worked at POPSUGAR, SpinMedia Group and Jezebel.

Maria Mercedes Lara has over 15 years of experience working in digital news. She joined the PEOPLE team in 2015 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Digital Content Operations. In addition to overseeing the digital content operations at PEOPLE, she also oversees the brand’s homepage, newsletter and alerts programs.

She joined PEOPLE in 2015 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Digital Content Operations. Maria Mercedes was previously the Programming Director and Deputy News Director at PEOPLE.

Maria Mercedes previously worked at POPSUGAR, SpinMedia Group and Jezebel.

Maria Mercedes Lara graduated with a B.A. in Literature from Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at the New School in New York City.

source: people.com