Kelly Rissman

Kelly Rissman is a seasoned journalist currently serving as a Reporter at The Independent since July 2023. Previously, Rissman held positions as a Breaking News Reporter at The Messenger, a Contributing Editor for The Hive at Vanity Fair, and an SEO Writer at BuzzFeed. Rissman's freelance journalism experience includes reporting on scams, cybersecurity, and internet trends, with published work in notable outlets such as Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, and USA Today. Rissman has also served as a Resident Journalist in Digital Development at BBC News, an Investigative Reporter for Medill News Service, and has interned at Ogilvy & Mather and ShopperTrak. Rissman holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Vassar College.