Charmaine Patterson

Charmaine Patterson
Title: Associate Editor, Nights
Education: Columbia College Chicago, Michigan State University
  • Charmaine Patterson is an Associate Editor, Nights at PEOPLE.
  • She first joined PEOPLE in 2021.
  • Before joining PEOPLE, Charmaine was a contributor at xoNecole from 2018 to 2021, a staff writer at The Lakelander from 2019 to 2021 and a shop and beauty writer at AspireTV from 2018 to 2019.

Experience

Charmaine Patterson is an Associate Editor, Nights at PEOPLE. 

Before joining PEOPLE in 2021, Charmaine was a contributor at xoNecole from 2018 to 2021, a staff writer at The Lakelander from 2019 to 2021 and a shop and beauty writer at AspireTV from 2018 to 2019. She earned a master's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago and a bachelor's degree in advertising from Michigan State University.


Education

Master of Arts, Journalism, Columbia College Chicago

Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Michigan State University

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.

Latest from Charmaine Patterson

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Adnan Syed Sentenced to Time Served in Former Girlfriend's 2000 Murder, Will Not Go Back to Prison
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