Jessica Lester

Lead Editor, Forbes Health

Jessica is a writer, editor and media professional who has spent her career working with some of the most influential names in media. Prior to joining Forbes Health, Jessica was the manager of creative communications at Hearst, where she specialized in high-level production and project management. As a freelance writer, Jessica has written across a range of topics, including entertainment, travel and career. Her work can be found in Variety, Paste Magazine, The Muse and on her personal website (jessicamlester.com).

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Jessica Lester is a lead editor at Forbes Health with a decade of experience spent in journalism and media. She covers the areas of healthy aging, holistic health, fitness and nutrition, ensuring readers have access to accurate, articulate health information about complex topics. Her work in health journalism was nominated for the 2022 SABEW Award in investigative journalism. Her professional experience spans all facets of media, including roles in PR for well-known brands, editorial for digital start ups, and in management for one of the world’s largest media companies, Hearst.

Expertise

  • Health
  • Healthy aging
  • Fitness
  • Holistic health
  • Nutrition

Achievements

  • 10 years experience in journalism and media
  • Several years experience in health journalism
  • Covers healthy aging, holistic health, fitness and nutrition
  • Nominated for 2022 SABEW award in investigative journalism

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst

Honors and Awards

  • Nominated for 2022 SABEW Award in investigative journalism

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