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Teen Vogue is the young person’s guide to conquering (and saving) the world. We are the leading brand dedicated to amplifying the voice of young people on the issues they care about the most, across culture, fashion, politics, beauty, identity/wellness, and more.

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At Teen Vogue, we pride ourselves on publishing reported pieces and essays that are inclusive and disruptive. With smart, authentic takes on culture, identity, and politics, we tell the stories that normally go untold, defining the zeitgeist for a new generation that demands style and substance. As our Editor-in-Chief Versha Sharma says, we aim to be a “guide and resource for young people who want to change the world for the better, all the while reminding them to have fun and find joy doing it.”

At Teen Vogue, many of our readers range in age from pre-teens to late twenties, but we attract readers beyond this group, too, thanks to our accessible and timely content about trending stories and issues. We help readers understand upcoming elections, rank their favorite new K-pop releases, stay informed on sexual and reproductive health news, and shop for products that are fresh, as well as socially and environmentally conscious.

We are always accepting both reported and op-ed pitches across our four sections – Culture, Identity, Style, and Politics. For more information on the type of stories we’re accepting, visit our how to pitch page.

Journalistic integrity is the backbone of the work we do at Teen Vogue. Teen Vogue’s reported articles go through thorough fact-checking, copy editing, and sensitivity editing by our Copy & Research team. The team, along with our editors, make sure that all the information we provide is accurate, up-to-date, and conscious of the communities and topics we cover.

At Condé Nast we value diversity of backgrounds, views, and cultures, and believe in providing equal opportunity and treatment for everyone. We value people for their unique qualities, skills, and contributions. We understand that inclusive teams drive more innovation, and the greater the variety of viewpoints, the greater the chances for success.

At Teen Vogue, we believe these Condé Nast core values are reflected in the work we do: who, what, why, and how we cover topics are considerate of all communities — with specific sensitivity towards disadvantaged and marginalized groups. We do this work by having a diverse editorial team, contributing writers, and editing process that respectfully reports on topics our readers care about.

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Every product you see recommended on Teen Vogue has been independently tested and hand-picked by a member of our editorial team — there’s nothing we tell you to buy that we would not purchase and use ourselves. When you click on a Teen Vogue link to purchase a product, we may earn an affiliate commission, which helps us keep the lights on.

2022: Pulitzer Center Grant

2021: Webby Honoree for Best Websites and Mobile Sites Magazine 2021

2020: ASME Finalist Best Fashion and Beauty Cover

2020: Physicians for Reproductive Health 2020 Voices of Change Award

2018: April Sidney Award

2018: Juvenile Law Center Leadership Prize

2017: GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage

2017: National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the NIRH Action Fund Champion of Choice Award

Versha Rani Sharma is an American journalist and editor. She is editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue. From 2015 to 2021 she was managing editor at NowThis, where she shared in a 2018 Edward R. Murrow Award for a documentary on Hurricane Maria's effects on Puerto Rico. She is on the board of the Online News Association.

Danielle Kwateng is a journalist, editor, entrepreneur, and culture critic. After earning her degree in print journalism and fashion merchandising from Howard University, Danielle attended Columbia University's coveted Publishing Course. There, she refined her skills as a reporter and learned the art of authentic, authoritative storytelling. She's worked at Glamour, Essence, and VICE in various editorial capacities. Currently, Danielle serves as the Executive Editor of Teen Vogue.

Brittney McNamara is an award-winning journalist who has been reporting on health issues, including mental health, reproductive rights, sexual assault, and LGBTQ identity since 2014. In her current role as the features director at Teen Vogue, McNamara investigated the #MeToo movement on college campuses; reported on abortion access under the Trump administration; explored how incarceration impacts the mental health of young people; and published a series on various health issues, including bullying and vaccination. Prior to Teen Vogue, McNamara was a newspaper reporter in Massachusetts.

Emily Zirimis is the Design Director at Teen Vogue. She holds a BFA in Communications Design with a minor in Art History from Pratt Institute and has been working in the digital media space since 2014. At her core, Emily is a multidisciplinary creative, and visual storyteller who loves bringing ideas to life. In her work, she aims to distill, elevate, and spotlight subjects via innovative, thoughtful, and strategic collaboration.

Liz Coulbourn is the Designer at Teen Vogue. Originally growing up outside of Boston, MA, Liz received her BFA in Communications Design from Syracuse University before moving to Brooklyn, NY. Much of her work is inspired by the natural world as well as the eclectic, ever-changing environment around her in NYC.

Allegra Kirkland is the politics director at Teen Vogue. She previously worked at Talking Points Memo as a reporter covering voting rights and extremism and as senior editor. She graduated from Oberlin College. You can find more of Allegra’s work at www.allegrakirkland.com or follow her on Twitter.

Lexi McMenamin is the News & Politics Editor at Teen Vogue. They are also a freelance writer covering politics, identity, activist movements, and pop culture. They have been published by the BBC, them., i-D, and elsewhere.

P. Claire Dodson is the senior entertainment editor at Teen Vogue. Hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee, she previously was an editor at Fast Company and has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, Esquire, InStyle, Village Voice, and more. She loves to explore an artist’s coming-of-age story and shifting public persona, as well as how fandoms grow and evolve over time.

Kaitlyn McNab is the Entertainment News Editor at Teen Vogue. She is a multimedia storyteller based in New York who holds a self-designed B.A. and a minor in Africana Studies from New York University. As a culture reporter, Kaitlyn has written for brands and publications like Allure, i-D, Youth To The People, Bustle, and EBONY. Kaitlyn’s overall creative mission is to passionately celebrate Black and diverse experiences across all mediums. In her current role at Teen Vogue, Kaitlyn is able to do just that by co-leading the Culture section, pursuing exciting, inclusive stories that are changing the landscape of pop culture.

Teen Vogue’s Senior Fashion/Beauty Editor Karissa Mitchell is a multi-hyphenate journalist based in New York. Karissa attended both North Carolina A&T State University and LIM College. She studied journalism and fashion communications. With an emphasis on fashion and beauty, she interviews industry professionals, delivers the latest on releases, and forecasts seasonal trends. Beyond journalism, Karissa has styled some of today's top celebs, such as Keke Palmer, Cardi B, and Bella Hadid.

Donya Momenian is a Style and Beauty Associate Editor at Teen Vogue. She covers celebrity style, red carpets, must-have fashion items, and makeup trends. Prior to joining the team in New York City, she graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in economics and science. She previously worked as a research assistant to the Virginia Tech Department of Economics, an editor to a local Blacksburg newspaper, and an intern to a D.C. non-profit. For more information, you can check out her LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.

Shauna Beni is the commerce editor at Teen Vogue, covering all things beauty, style, and wellness. Beni's professional experience includes working as an Associate Commerce Editor at Prevention Magazine, Editorial Assistant at Condé Nast Traveler, and as a Production Associate for ABC News, Nightline.

Aiyana Ishmael is the editorial assistant at Teen Vogue. In her work, Ishmael focuses primarily on the culture of fashion and how it specifically intertwines and affects marginalized communities. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a graduate of the historically Black university, Florida A&M. In addition to Teen Vogue, Ishmael has bylines in the Wall Street Journal, Essence, Refinery29, Glamour, and more.

Sara Delgado is a freelance writer, editor, and translator specializing in culture and fashion content with experience across digital, print, and social media. She was previously the online editor of Schön! Magazine and is now a contributing editor at Teen Vogue. She has written for Dazed, The Recording Academy, Nylon, BRICK, and many more.

Yulia Khabinsky is the research director at Teen Vogue magazine and has worked at the publication for more than a decade. She has two bachelor's degrees, one in journalism, and another in government and politics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has worked in a freelance research and fact-checking capacity at more than a dozen publications. As a freelance writer, Yulia has published essays on the Soviet Jewish immigrant experience as well as on Jewish issues in general, mental health, New York City, and musings about the power of nostalgia and the elasticity of time. Her work can be seen in Teen Vogue and The New York Times, among other publications.

Fortesa Latifi is a Features Reporter at Teen Vogue. She has a Master’s in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication. She writes about identity, politics, and disability. You can find her on TikTok (@byfortesa), Instagram (@hifortesa), and Twitter (@fortesalatifi).

Lisa Stardust (they/her) is a New York-based astrologer and tarot card reader who has written content such as pop culture horoscopes for Teen Vogue, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, and Today.com. Lisa is the author of 2021’s Saturn Return Survival Guide: Navigating This Cosmic Rite of Passage and The Astrology Deck: Your Guide to the Meanings and Myths of the Cosmos, and 2022’s Love Deck: 70 Cards to Ignite Attraction, Passion, and Romance. Hailing from a long line of spiritual healers, Lisa has been practicing astrology professionally for over 15 years but has been studying the stars all of their/her life

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Condé Nast is headquartered in New York and London and operates in 32 markets around the globe including France, Germany, India, China, Japan, and more — reaching some 88 million consumers in print, 427 million in digital, and 423 million across social platforms. In short: Condé Nast brings big ideas to life.

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