Editorial & Journalism
Erik spent more than a decade as an executive editor at Entertainment WeeklyandInStyle, working across two of the country’s most recognizable entertainment and lifestyle brands.
He was previously editor-in-chief of Show People and an editor and critic at Us Weekly and Time Out New York. His journalism has appeared in The Atlantic, People, Glamour, W, Town & Country, LIFE, Out and other national publications. His work has ranged from long-form profiles and cultural reporting to interviews with major figures in entertainment and the arts.
People
Erik continues to write and edit collectible special editions for People, creating deeply reported entertainment and pop-culture packages for People Inc. (formerly Dotdash Meredith).
His recent work has explored major artists, films and cultural phenomena, drawing on archival research, original reporting and decades of entertainment-journalism experience.
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![Magazine cover of People Wicked magazine with characters from Wicked musical, a green witch in a black costume and a pink princess in a pink gown, standing in a colorful fantasy landscape with a castle and fields.]()
Wicked
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![People magazine special edition cover featuring Taylor Swift, with multiple photos of her at different ages and styles, and headlines about her life, music, influence, and romantic relationship with Travis Kelce.]()
Taylor Swift A to Z
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![Cover of People magazine featuring a special edition on the movie 'Top Gun.' The cover shows Tom Cruise in a fighter pilot uniform holding a helmet with an airplane in the background during sunset. There is a smaller inset image of two men in naval uniforms shaking hands, and various text highlighting content related to 'Top Gun' and Tom Cruise.]()
Top Gun: Maverick
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![Close-up portrait of Chadwick Boseman, an African American man with short curly hair, wearing a green turtleneck sweater, on the cover of Entertainment Weekly's commemorative edition honoring his life from 1976 to 2020.]()
Chadwick Boseman
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![Cover of People magazine featuring Taylor Swift in a blue dress with a pink, sparkly jacket, holding a microphone, promoting her The Eras Tour with photos and information about her final Eras shows.]()
Taylor Swift Eras Tour
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![Cover of People magazine featuring Cher, celebrating her 75th birthday. Cher is wearing black and silver clothing with large earrings and rings, against a red background.]()
Cher
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![Cover of Entertainment Weekly magazine featuring a decaying zombie woman with long hair and rotting flesh, alongside a smaller image of diverse characters from The Walking Dead TV series at the top.]()
The Walking Dead
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![Cover of People magazine featuring Alex Trebek, the beloved host of Jeopardy!, pointing towards the camera. The magazine highlights memories of Trebek, a book excerpt, and exclusive photos of his life.]()
Alex Trebek
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![Cover of a magazine or movie poster titled 'M*A*S*H' showing six characters in military uniforms posing around and on a jeep outdoors, celebrating 50 years of M*A*S*H: The Movie, with text highlighting characters, setting, lessons, and humor.]()
M*A*S*H
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![Cover of 'The Ultimate Guide to Harry Potter' featuring a young boy dressed as Harry Potter, wearing glasses, a Hogwarts robe, and holding a broomstick in one hand and a book in the other.]()
Harry Potter
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![Cover of Entertainment Weekly Collector's Edition featuring Joaquin Phoenix as Joker with clown makeup. Four smaller circular photos of characters Cesar, Gaga, Jack, Heath, and Jared are on the left side. Text on the cover reads: "The Makeup. The Methods. The Madness. The Villain Who Laughs."]()
Joker
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![Cover of People magazine celebrating 50 years of Saturday Night Live, featuring photos of various SNL cast members and a woman in a red outfit with her arms raised.]()
Saturday Night Live 50th
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![The cover of People magazine celebrating the 80s, 1985 edition, featuring images of popular 80s celebrities and entertainment icons from movies, TV, and music.]()
Celebrating the '80s
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![The cover of People magazine's special edition titled "Reasons to Love California." It features a collage of famous California landmarks, like the Golden Gate Bridge, and celebrities including a woman in an orange dress, a woman in a blue dress, and a man in a beige suit. There is also Mickey Mouse waving with Disneyland in the background and a group of men on a roller coaster. The cover highlights California-related themes and attractions.]()
Reasons to Love California
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![People magazine special edition cover featuring Tom Cruise with headshot and flying scene, promoting inside stories on movies, interviews, stunts, and music.]()
Mission: Impossible
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The Smurfs
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![People magazine cover featuring Chip and Joanna Gaines sitting on a stone bench in a yard with a house in the background. The text highlights their interview and upcoming chapter in their life, with details about family, hometown, and lifestyle.]()
Chip & Joanna Gaines
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![Cover of a People magazine special edition titled 'True Crime: A Killer in the Family.' The cover features photos of various people and headlines about true crime stories, including Menendez Brothers May Go Free, Scott Peterson Says He's Innocent, Gabby Petito's Parents Fight for Justice, Did His Wife Plot His Murder?, and Deadly Honeymoon.]()
True Crime: A Killer in the Family
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![Cover of People magazine featuring the witches from the "Wicked" musical. The Wicked witch is green-skinned, wearing a black hat and cloak, holding a broom. The Good witch is blonde, in a sparkling gown, holding a wand, standing in a grand, theatrical setting.]()
Wicked: For Good
EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP & SELECTED JOURNALISM
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The Atlantic
“Donald Trump Told Me What He Really Thinks About Theater Kids”
In 2026, Erik returned to a 2004 interview he had conducted with Donald Trump about Trump’s enthusiasm for Broadway, using the conversation as the starting point for an essay about politics, theater and the changing cultural meaning of the “theater kid.”
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Entertainment Weekly
Erik spent years as an executive editor at Entertainment Weekly, helping shape major entertainment and pop-culture coverage across film, television and theater. His work ranged from high-profile interviews and features to ambitious special packages built around the stories and franchises audiences cared about most.
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InStyle Magazine
As an executive editor at InStyle, Erik oversaw celebrity and cultural coverage with an emphasis on strong reporting, distinctive voices and visually driven storytelling. The role brought together entertainment journalism and the magazine’s broader focus on style, personality and contemporary culture.
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Show People Magazine
Editor-in-chief of the theater and entertainment magazine published by Time Inc and Clear Channel.
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Time Out New York
As an editor and cultural critic at Time Out New York, Erik led Film, Theater, and Gay & Lesbian coverage at various points in his tenure. He wrote extensively across the magazine, including major cover stories on Julianne Moore, Judi Dench, and other leading artists. He wrote and reported from a spate of film festivals, from Sundance to Sarajevo.
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On-Air Reporting
Erik has also worked as an on-air entertainment reporter and correspondent, including BBC/BBC America’s Talking Movies and ABC’s The Us Weekly Report. He has appeared as a commentator on CNN, Entertainment Tonight, The View, VH1 and Access Hollywood. He also appeared on MTV’s How to Live Like a Celebrity Pet, a professional achievement unlikely ever to be surpassed.