Ilana Kaplan

Ilana Kaplan, known by her LinkedIn username lanikaps, is a prominent music and culture writer and editor. She is currently associated with PEOPLE Magazine and PEOPLE.com, although her specific role as a Senior Digital Writer/Editor in music is not detailed in the available information. Here's a summary of her background and experience:

• Background: Ilana Kaplan is a New Jersey-born writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She has extensive experience in writing and editing for various national and international publications.

• Experience:

  • Former Roles: She has held positions such as Senior Editor at Alternative Press, Deputy Lifestyle Editor at Best Life, Lifestyle Editor at Dotdash Meredith, News Editor at Digiday, and U.S. Culture Writer at The Independent. She was also a contributing editor at PAPER Magazine and a social media editor at Observer Media.
  • Freelance Work: Kaplan has written for numerous publications including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, GQ, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Pitchfork, Billboard, and Variety.
  • Columns: She has had columns at VICE, Refinery29, and Observer.

• Current Projects: Ilana Kaplan is writing a book titled Nora Ephron at the Movies for ABRAMS.2

• Specialties: Her expertise includes writing, editing, content strategy, copywriting, social media strategy, and digital marketing campaigns.1