Oliver Jones Title: Former Staff Writer Education: Hampshire College Experience Oliver Jones is a former staff writer at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2013.Before joining PEOPLE in 2003, Oliver worked as a freelance journalist for various newspapers and publications from 1994 to 2004. He was a freelance writer, fact-checker and film reviewer at Details magazine from 1995 to 2005. Oliver was also a freelance writer and fact-checker at Premiere magazine from 1994 to 2003 and a staff writer at Us Weekly from 2000 to 2001. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in poetry and media studies from Hampshire College in 1993. 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.