Ilana Kaplan

Ilana Kaplan is a seasoned music and culture writer/editor with an extensive background in journalism and media studies.

With 16 years of experience contributing to various national and international publications, Ilana has built a strong reputation in the industry.

Ilana's writing has been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, GQ, ELLE, Vanity Fair, and many more.

She has also held editorial positions at Alternative Press, Dotdash Meredith, Digiday, PAPER Magazine, Talkhouse, POPULAR TV, and Under The Radar.

In addition to her editorial roles, Ilana has a versatile skill set that includes content strategy, project management, copywriting, and social media expertise.

Her book 'Nora Ephron at the Movies' is scheduled for release on Oct. 29, 2024, published by ABRAMS.

Ilana's educational background includes a B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies and English from Rutgers University, as well as studies in Spanish at the University of Salamanca in Spain.

Throughout her career, Ilana has worked in various capacities for organizations like PEOPLE Magazine, Alternative Press, Best Life, Dotdash Meredith, Digiday, and The Independent.

She has also contributed to marketing and communication efforts at companies like Qello, LLC, Creative Media Marketing, Digitas, and VaynerMedia.

Ilana Kaplan's expertise lies in writing, editing, content creation, editorial management, social media strategy, music marketing, and digital marketing campaigns.