Beth Dreher
About Beth Dreher
Beth Dreher serves as the Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping, bringing extensive experience from various editorial roles at notable publications such as Reader's Digest and Woman's Day. She holds a B.A. in English from Mississippi State University and an M.A. in English from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Current Role at Hearst
Beth Dreher serves as the Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees editorial content and contributes to the magazine's strategic direction. Her responsibilities include managing a team of writers and editors, ensuring high-quality content that aligns with the publication's standards and audience expectations.
Previous Experience at Hearst
Prior to her current role, Beth Dreher worked at Hearst as the Features Director for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping from 2016 to 2019. She also held the position of Executive Editor for Woman's Day for a brief period in 2019. During her time at Hearst, she focused on enhancing the editorial quality and expanding the magazine's reach.
Career Background in Publishing
Beth Dreher has extensive experience in the publishing industry. She worked at Time Inc. as an Assistant Editor and later as an Associate Editor for Health magazine from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she spent three years at Reader's Digest as Senior Editor and then as Features Editor from 2010 to 2016. Her roles have involved editing a variety of subjects, showcasing her versatility in the field.
Educational Qualifications
Beth Dreher earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Mississippi State University, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in English from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completing her studies from 2001 to 2003. Her academic background supports her expertise in editing and content creation.
Professional Objectives and Expertise
Beth Dreher aims to develop relationships with top-tier writers as part of her professional objectives. She possesses expertise in editing a diverse range of subjects, including crime, drama, and adventure. Her experience across various roles in the publishing industry has equipped her with a broad skill set in editorial management and content development.