Julie Gerstein
As the Executive Editor of Business Insider's Life Division, I led a multi-pronged editorial strategy that delivers engaging and informative content to millions of readers around the world. I have more than 15 years of experience in the media industry, with a strong background in digital, print, and new media platforms.
As the Singapore Bureau Chief at Business Insider, I launched and grew the first international bureau for the company. I managed a team of 12 journalists across various verticals, produced high-quality features and breaking news stories, and coordinated cross-team collaborations and content franchises. I also pioneered a "fast-feature" format that boosted audience growth and engagement. In addition, I have written and edited for leading publications such as Dazed and Confused, Nylon, and BuzzFeed, and done copywriting and strategy work for brands like Netflix, eBay, and J. Crew.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- @havethehabit
- in/juliegerstein/
Publications
- Realtor.com40 articles
- Rooted Journal1 article
- REALTOR®
- Magnify Money
- Sherwood Media
Writes Most On
6 Easy Changes You Can Make To Keep Your Home Warm on a Budget11 Jan—Realtor.comWe’re officially in the winter stretch, and in many parts of the country, temperatures have plunged—leaving many homeowners struggling with how to beat the chill. Staying warm is a serious matter: A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Foundation examined Centers for Disease Control data and found that the number of deaths related to cold weather is on the rise. Just as climate change helped bring about more extreme summer weather, it also affected how severe our...
Miami Beach’s Luxury High-Rise Buildings Are Sinking—but Wealthy Buyers Are Still Flocking There20 Dec 2024—Realtor.comMore than 30 luxury high-rise buildings in Miami Beach, FL, are currently sinking into the ground, shocking new research has revealed—but that hasn’t stopped a swath of homebuyers and developers from investing in the area. A study conducted by scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science found that 35 upscale condo and hotel buildings in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Surfside, and Bal Harbour sank by between 2 and 8 centimeters between...
Tiny Homes Have Become Big Targets for Thieves Who Are Stealing Entire Houses23 Dec 2024—Realtor.comIn November, Monica Badzinski drove to the plot of land where she’d built a tiny home and found that her home had vanished. Thieves had broken into her lot, hitched the home to a vehicle, and removed the entire thing under the cloak of night. Thankfully, Badzinski hadn’t been living in the Sapulpa, OK, property at the time of the theft. Disputes over the zoning and safety of the home had forced her to move out earlier in the year. But a neighbor caught the crime on video. “He has cameras. He...
Palm Beach Becomes a Mecca for GOP—and More Than $19 Billion Has Flowed Into the Wealthy Enclave Since Trump’s First Presidency15 Dec 2024—Realtor.comLocal real estate agents call it the “Trump Bump”—and the marked impact that Donald Trump has had on the sleepy community of Palm Beach, FL, can’t be overstated. More than $19 billion in wealth has flowed into the wealthy enclave, where Trump, a Republican, has his Mar-a-Lago, since 2019, according to the Wall Street Journal. The president-elect’s Palm Beach resort is often referred to as the Winter White House. Over the past decade, it has emerged as a prime center of Republican power. While...
