Brooke Knappenberger

Brooke Knappenberger is the Associate Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, specializing in shopping content including sales coverage, buying guides, and holiday gifting strategies. She previously served as an Editorial Fellow at Marie Claire and worked as a Lifestyle Reporter for The Sun US, covering interior design, cleaning tips, fashion hacks, and TikTok trends. Her career began in entertainment journalism, where she led the entertainment department at Columbia, Missouri's MUTV and contributed to Vox Magazine as a digital and print editor covering city life, food, and culture. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, one of the nation's top programs. Knappenberger also wrote for Looper.com (movies/TV) and NickiSwift.com (celebrity news), demonstrating versatility across entertainment and lifestyle topics. Known for her 'shopaholic' approach, she leverages industry expert interviews to curate deals and product recommendations. A St. Louis native now based in NYC, she balances work with interests in YA fantasy novels, Drake's music, and online shopping.