Jessica Cruel Explained

Jessica Cruel (born August 14, 1989) is an American magazine editor. She is the editor-in-chief of Allure, where she leads the development of editorial content for digital and video platforms. Cruel was appointed to her current role in August 2021.[1]

Professional life

In her early career, Cruel embarked on a number of internships and editorial positions across magazines including Skirt! Magazine and Self, a Condé Nast publication. She went on to work at PopSugar as associate director and returned to Self as Senior Editor before joining Refinery29 as deputy beauty editor.[2]

Cruel joined Allure as a features director in 2019[3] where she worked across print and digital on projects like the Allure Readers’ Choice Awards before taking over as content director in 2021. Cruel was appointed editor-in-chief of Allure in August 2021.[4] [5]

Cruel is an advocate for evolution in the beauty industry[6] and is noted for her inclusive leadership style, which is credited for positively changing the working environment of newsrooms.[7] [8] In 2021, Cruel spearheaded The Melanin Edit, a new Allure platform exploring all things relating to Black beauty, skincare and wellness.[9] She also created the first ever Allure Best of Beauty live event in New York in October 2023.[10] [11]

Personal life

Jessica Cruel was born in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in a number of small towns across the American South, including Albany, Georgia. Cruel studied Multimedia Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received a Bachelor's degree.[12] She also has a B.A in Sociology and is a home renovation enthusiast.[13]

TV appearances

References

  1. Web site: Saltzman . Stephanie . 2022-01-18 . How Jessica Cruel Worked Her Way Up From Post-Grad Magazine Intern to Editor-in-Chief of 'Allure' . 2023-12-12 . Fashionista .
  2. Web site: Bryant . Taylor . 2021-11-11 . The Allure Of Allure, According To EIC Jessica Cruel . 2023-12-12 . Beauty Independent .
  3. Web site: Here's What We Know About Allure Magazine's New Editor-in-Chief, Jessica Cruel . 2023-12-12 . BET .
  4. Web site: 2021-08-24 . Condé Nast Promotes Allure Content Director Jessica Cruel to Editor in Chief . 2023-12-12 . The Business of Fashion .
  5. Web site: Hopkins . Kathryn . 2021-08-24 . Allure Names Jessica Cruel New Editor in Chief . 2023-12-12 . WWD .
  6. Web site: Stewart . Emily . 2022-07-28 . How the anti-aging industry turns you into a customer for life . 2023-12-12 . Vox .
  7. Web site: Fox . MeiMei . How Jessica Cruel Boosted Allure Traffic By Putting Diversity First . 2023-12-12 . Forbes .
  8. Web site: Allure's New and First Black Editor-in-Chief The Takeaway . 2023-12-12 . WNYC Studios .
  9. Web site: Beauty: A Story of Who We Are. 2023-12-12 . Aspen Ideas Festival .
  10. Web site: Sandler . Emma . 2023-10-20 . Condé Nast expands beauty focus to diversify revenue . 2023-12-12 . Glossy .
  11. Web site: 2023-08-09 . Arriving this fall, Allure to launch ‘Best of Beauty’ live event in NYC . 2023-12-12 . Luxury Daily .
  12. Web site: Jessica Cruel - Editor in Chief at Allure Magazine . 2023-12-12 . THE ORG .
  13. Web site: Bey . Asha . 2021-09-06 . HER AGENDA — 5 Things To Know About Allure's New Editor-in-Chief, Jessica Cruel . 2023-12-12 . Her Agenda .

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