Robyn Merrett Title: Former Associate Morning News Editor Education: Howard University Robyn Merrett is a former associate morning news editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022.She joined PEOPLE in 2018 and held an additional role as a digital writer/reporter.Before joining PEOPLE, Robyn was a writer for HollywoodLife.com from 2017 to 2018 and an editorial intern at Flaunt magazine in 2017. Experience Robyn Merrett is a former associate morning news editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022. Before serving as associate morning news editor, Robyn held an additional role as a digital writer/reporter. She was a writer for HollywoodLife.com from 2017 to 2018 and an editorial intern at Flaunt magazine in 2017. In between her stints at PEOPLE, Robyn also worked as an assistant digital editor at Footwear News from 2020 to 2021. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, media and film from Howard University in 2017. 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.