Lindsay Funston
About Lindsay Funston
Lindsay Funston serves as the Executive Editor of Delish, having previously held various editorial roles at Hearst Magazines and other media organizations. Her career spans over a decade in food journalism, with experience at notable publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.
Current Role at Hearst
Lindsay Funston serves as the Executive Editor at Delish, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees content strategy and editorial direction, focusing on food-related topics that engage a diverse audience. Her leadership contributes to the brand's mission of providing accessible and enjoyable culinary content.
Previous Experience at Hearst Magazines
Prior to her current role, Lindsay Funston worked at Hearst Magazines in various editorial positions. She served as Senior Associate Editor at O, The Oprah Magazine from 2013 to 2014 and later as Deputy Editor at Delish from 2015 to 2019. Her tenure at Hearst equipped her with extensive experience in food journalism and editorial management.
Background in Food Editing
Lindsay Funston has a solid background in food editing, having worked as Associate Food Editor at Whole Living under Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia from 2010 to 2012. She also held the position of Food + Nutrition Editor at Fitness, part of Meredith Corporation, from 2014 to 2015. These roles enhanced her expertise in food content creation and nutrition.
Educational Qualifications
Lindsay Funston earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oregon, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She also studied at Scuola Dante Alighieri in Florence, Italy, for 11 months in 2007, which contributed to her cultural and culinary knowledge.
Experience in Digital Content
In addition to her editorial roles, Lindsay Funston served as Director of Content & Digital at Salt & Straw from 2019 to 2020. This position involved managing digital content strategies, further expanding her skills in engaging audiences through various media platforms.