Beth Dreher
strategic storyteller + editorial leader
about
I'm an experienced editor and leader known for guiding teams through transition with empathy, clarity, and a steady hand. With more than 20 years in media, I bring a quiet but effective leadership style rooted in high emotional intelligence—I prioritize listening to build consensus, but I’m also confident in making thoughtful, strategic decisions when needed. Whether managing a newsroom, evolving a brand’s voice, or navigating organizational change, I create an environment where creativity thrives and teams feel supported. My background in both print and digital storytelling gives me a sharp editorial eye and a strong grasp of audience engagement, including SEO best practices and platform-specific strategy. At the heart of my work is a commitment to powerful storytelling that resonates, informs, and inspires.
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As a digital editor and strategist, I'm adept at evaluating a topic's SEO and social value and tailoring key words, metadata, heds and deks to optimize its performance.
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For Good Housekeeping, I write and edit highly engaged and over-performing pieces such as this essay and this recent feature story.
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My work covers important social issues such as the opioid epidemic, LGBTQ issues, workplace inequality, among many others.
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recognition
In 2025, Good Housekeeping, where I work as executive editor, was recognized as an ASME finalist in the Service Journalism category for
The Accessibility Issue, a package of stories centering disabled voices and featuring expert-tested solutions for more inclusive living. Two years earlier, Good Housekeeping was named a General Excellence finalist.