Maureen Orth was a writer for Vanity Fair in 1988 and became an editor in 1989. Her most famous articles are investigative pieces and profiles on important people. She has investigated stories such as the sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson and the child abuse allegations against Woody Allen. Her profiles on people are in-depth and dig below the surface of a person to find their own truth. She was written on a variety of people from Vladimir Putin and Margaret Thatcher to Madonna and Karl Lagerfeld. While Maureen mainly writes for the Vanity Fair Magazine, she continues to write for the website. Her most recent article for the website were political pieces on the Pope and Donald Trump’s new role as president.
- Again, Orth’s most famous and impactful articles are on famous people with impact. The controversial situations these kinds of people get into draw a lot of attention from the public and sometimes receive national news coverage. Maureen Orth covers topics that are relevant and appeal to the public. The goal of her writing is to inform those who may be unsure of the impact, background history or importance of a situation.
Maureen Orth’s writing attracts a politically aware, curious and educated young adults. Her articles don't follow the Vanity Fair blueprint and include pieces on fashion and current trends. Her main types of articles are investigative pieces and profiles. Both of these types of articles are informative and answer questions that the general public may have about an event, situation or person. The tone of her articles are informative, sometimes serious, critical, and objective. This attracts educated people who can understand political jargon and high diction.