Rachel Epstein

About Rachel Epstein

I’m a writer, editor, and strategist who has over a decade of experience producing impactful stories that inspire, inform, and engage audiences across platforms. My storytelling skills are rooted in strong editorial judgment, journalistic integrity, and adaptability to build brand authority while meeting business goals in an ever-evolving digital media landscape. Currently, I’m the deputy editor at Men’s Health, where I oversee the content across MensHealth.com, edit buzzy features, and work alongside my team to develop and execute the brand’s editorial strategy. My work has been nominated for two National Magazine Awards—one of the most prestigious journalism awards programs in the United States. Visit repstein.com to take a peek at some of my favorite projects.

Experience

1. Deputy Editor, Men\'s Health

   Hearst Magazines

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Oversee digital editorial content of the world’s largest men’s magazine brand• Assign and edit buzzy, multi-platform features, from long-form narratives and profiles to essays and packages• Manage and mentor a robust network of contributing writers• Build and grow MH’s first-ever dedicated fitness newsletter• Nominated 2x for a National Magazine Award in the Service category for “The Human Cost of the Sports-Betting Boom” (2024) and \"Beyond Obesity\"(2025)• Led team as interim site director while meeting traffic, membership, and engagement goals• Received 2024 Hearst Magazines Spotlight Award, which honors employees for excellence and innovation

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English (Editing, Writing & Media)