Claire Franken

With Us Since
2023
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Location
New York, NY
School
University of Pittsburgh, New York University
Expertise
Bravo reality TV, true crime documentaries, red carpet interviews
  • Claire created TVLine's widely cited Fever Dream Theory for the short-lived, but deeply impactful ABC drama "Doctor Odyssey."
  • In 2023, she interviewed tons of "Bravolebrities" including the casts of "Vanderpump Rules," "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," "Below Deck," and "Summer House" at BravoCon.
  • Claire is obsessed with girl-culture and regularly rewatches the best shows about girlhood, including "Sex and the City," "Gilmore Girls," and "Girls."

Experience

In 2021, after completing her service in the Peace Corps, Claire moved to New York City to pursue a master's degree in the Cultural Reporting and Criticism program at New York University. During that time, she began developing her expertise in e-commerce for SPY.com as a part-time Market Editor, before accepting a full-time position with TVLine in 2023. As Commerce & Weekend Editor, she has interviewed top TV talent including Christopher Meloni, Joshua Jackson, Brie Larson, Eva Longoria, Betty Gilpin, Shailene Woodley and Maisie Williams.

Education

Claire earned a bachelor's degree in English writing, sociology, and urban studies from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a master's degree in journalism from New York University.

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