Jessica Mahgerefteh

• Jessica began her career on the digital team at DuJour, covering beauty, fashion, culture, and lifestyle topics
• She was previously the senior editor of L'Oréal's beauty website Skincare.com
• Jessica received a B.A. in Journalism and Sociology from New York University

Experience

Jessica is the Commerce Director for Beauty and Style at Dotdash Meredith. She joined the team in 2019 and has held various content positions. In addition to Byrdie, Jessica oversees evergreen commerce strategy across InStyle, Brides, and Shape. 

Jessica is a seasoned writer and editor, with a career in digital media that spans over seven years. The bulk of her experience lies in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. You can find her work published across various digital publications including HuffPost, InStyle, Brides, and more. Prior to joining Dotdash Meredith, Jessica was the senior editor of L'Oreal's Skincare.com, where she learned everything there is to know about beauty products and ingredients, trends, and finessing a skincare routine. 

Jessica currently resides in New Jersey, but she was born and raised in New York which will always feel like home. When she’s not testing and recommending products to Byrdie readers, you can find her taking long walks along the Hudson River with her husband and toddler.

Education

Jessica received a B.A. in Journalism and Sociology from New York University.

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