FHM's Editorial Team Included Influential Female Journalists Despite Male-Targeted Content
Despite its reputation for catering to young men, FHM magazine featured some influential female journalists who helped shape their editorial voice and content, writes Jessica Derschowitz. Founded in England in 1985, For Him Magazine (FHM) was launched to provide men with a variety of entertainment options including humor, pop culture, and sex tips.
The publication also employed women writers and editors who helped create an engaging mix of content that appealed to both genders.
One such writer was Jocelyn Voo, who began working at FHM in 2002 after writing for men's lifestyle magazines like Men's Health and Maxim. She worked her way up from assistant editor to features editor and eventually became editor-in-chief of the US edition before leaving in 2011. Another notable figure was Carrie Borzillo, who wrote about music, movies, TV shows, and celebrities while serving as senior editor from 2004-2010. Borzillo also contributed to Rolling Stone, Billboard, and MTV News.
Other key contributors included Sarah Hepola, who served as senior editor from 2003-2006; Rachel Swalin, who handled the "Girls" column from 2005-2011; Liz Tracy, who joined as staff writer in 2007; and Kaitlin Menza, who covered pop culture and relationships beginning in 2009. These women brought unique perspectives to the magazine by offering their own experiences on dating and relationships, celebrity interviews, movie reviews, and more.
Despite its reputation for catering to young men, FHM magazine featured some influential female journalists who helped shape their editorial voice and content. One such writer was Jocelyn Voo, who began working at FHM in 2002 after writing for other men's lifestyle magazines. She worked her way up from assistant editor to features editor and eventually became editor-in-chief of the US edition before leaving in 2011. Another notable figure was Carrie Borzillo, who wrote about music, movies, TV shows, and celebrities while serving as senior editor from 2004-2010. Other key contributors included Sarah Hepola, who served as senior editor from 2003-2006; Rachel Swalin, who handled the "Girls" column from 2005-2011; Liz Tracy, who joined as staff writer in 2007; and Kaitlin Menza, who covered pop culture and relationships beginning in 2009. These women brought unique perspectives to the magazine by offering their own experiences on dating and relationships, celebrity interviews, movie reviews, and more. While FHM's focus remained primarily on male readers, these women helped create an engaging mix of content that appealed to both genders.