- Kelly Martinez has worked as a writer for over five years, covering entertainment news, TV and all things pop culture.
- She joined PEOPLE as a TV writer-reporter in 2023.
- Before joining PEOPLE, Kelly previously worked as a Staff Writer at BuzzFeed.
Experience
Kelly has over five years of experience as a writer and has worked at PEOPLE since 2023.
Before joining PEOPLE, Kelly worked as a Staff Writer at BuzzFeed. She has been a contributing writer for Parade, Alt Press Magazine, and Primetimer. Her work has also been published by The Daily Beast, WIRED, and more. Additionally, she previously interned at HollyWire and KCRA-TV and reported on junkets and red carpets for The Nerds of Color.
Kelly graduated with a degree in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 2019. During her time there, she wrote for Mustang News and KCPR 91.3 FM.
Education
Kelly Martinez graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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