Megan Schaltegger is a lifestyle writer with bylines across Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, PopSugar, Delish, and more. She previously worked as a Staff Writer at Thrillist, covering food, drink, and travel news. You can connect with Megan on Instagram and Twitter
Highlights:
- Commerce Writer for Dotdash Meredith brands such as People, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and Real Simple
- Previously a full-time Staff Writer at Thrillist, covering food, drink, and travel news and trends
- Freelance Writer with bylines in Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, PopSugar, Delish, and more
- BA in Journalism and emphasis in Magazine Writing from the University of Missouri
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Megan Schaltegger is a Partnerships Commerce Writer for Dotdash Meredith brands, including People, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and Real Simple. She is also a freelance writer with bylines in Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, PopSugar, Delish, and more. She has covered fashion, beauty, lifestyle, wellness, commerce, sex & dating, and more.
Megan previously worked as a Staff Writer at Thrillist, where she produced 2,000+ stories on food, drink, and travel.
She graduated with a BA in Journalism and emphasis in Magazine Writing from the University of Missouri. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.
Favorite Purchase:
I am living for the Coastal Cowgirl trend and can't get enough of my Tecovas boots.
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BA in Journalism and an emphasis in Magazine Writing from the University of Missouri.
Other Works:
- How to Properly Enter Your Revenge Era, According to Actual Breakup Experts, Cosmopolitan
- Yes, I Am Sickeningly Obsessed With Sofia Richie’s Wedding And Her “It” Girl Rebrand, Betches.com
- How to Talk About Politics on the First Date Without It Turning Into a Full-Blown Thing, Cosmopolitan
- How to Pull Off The TikTok Viral Coastal Cowgirl Trend Without Looking Cringe, Betches.com
- The Ultimate Guide to the F1 Grand Prix in Austin, Thrillist
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.