Jessica Pressler

Jessica Pressler is a prominent journalist currently serving as a Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair, a position she has held since September 2020. Prior to this role, she was a Contributing Editor at New York Magazine from 2007 to 2020, where she gained recognition for her investigative reporting and feature writing.14

Background and Education

Pressler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Temple University. She has built a diverse career in journalism, contributing to various notable publications including Elle, GQ, Allure, and the New York Times as a freelance writer from 2002 to 2020.15

Notable Work

Jessica is perhaps best known for her article "Maybe She Had So Much Money She Just Lost Track of It," which chronicled the story of Anna Delvey, a con artist who posed as a wealthy socialite in New York City. This piece was pivotal in bringing attention to Delvey's fraudulent activities and later inspired the Netflix series "Inventing Anna" based on Pressler's reporting.234

Career Highlights

• Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair (2020 - Present)
• Contributing Editor at New York Magazine (2007 - 2020)
• Freelance contributions to major publications (2002 - 2020)
• Former Staff Writer at Philadelphia Magazine (2005 - 2007)

Jessica Pressler is based in Brooklyn, New York, and has established herself as a significant voice in contemporary journalism, particularly in the realms of arts, entertainment, and finance.15