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Ellen R. Levine
Editorial Director, Hearst Magazines

Ellen R. Levine is editorial director of Hearst Magazines, one of the world’s largest magazine publishers.

In October 1994, Ellen Levine made publishing history when she became the first woman to be named editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping. Prior to her appointment at the flagship publication of Hearst Magazines, she served as editor-in-chief of two other major women's magazines—Redbook (1990-1994) and Woman's Day (1982-1990)—and as a senior editor of Cosmopolitan (1976-1982). While at Woman's Day, Levine also was senior vice president of Hachette Magazines, Inc.

Levine has served two terms as president of the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). As the result of her work as a member of the U.S. Attorney General's Commission on Pornography, the American Society of Journalists and Authors presented her with an award in 1986 for courage in the pursuit of truth. In 1987, she was similarly honored by the Atlantic Coast Independent Distributors, Inc. for distinguished service in defending the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In 1999, Good Housekeeping won the National Magazine Award in the category of Personal Service.

Throughout her career, Levine has been cited by many organizations. In 1981, she received the Writer's Hall of Fame Award for her lifestyle coverage; was elected to the YMCA's Academy of Women Achievers in 1982; and in 1989, she received the Matrix Award for exceptional achievement, one of the communication industry's most prestigious honors. She was also recognized by the American Health Foundation in 1996 and served as a delegate at the International Women's Media Foundation meeting in Prague, Czech Republic. Levine also has been honored by the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs; Douglass College of Rutgers University; the East Bergen Business and Professional Women's Club; Columbia University School of Nursing, which awarded Levine a Second Century Award for Excellence in Health Care in 1997; and Birmingham Southern College.

She was instrumental in founding O, The Oprah Magazine, and continues to serve as its editorial consultant. Levine also served as editor–in-chief of Redbook from 1990 – 1994 and Woman’s Day from 1982 – 1990 and as a senior editor of the parent company of Finlay Fine Jewelry.

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