Outside Magazine Hires New Editorial Director

November 7, 2024

Kevin Sintumuang will oversee the editorial strategy of Outside Interactive Inc.’s flagship print publication

Boulder, Colorado – November 7, 2024/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive, Inc., the world’s leading creator of outdoor content, services, events, and experiences, announced today that Kevin Sintumuang will be the new Editorial Director of Outside magazine. Sintumuang joins Outside after a successful eight-year stint as the Culture and Lifestyle editor at Esquire, where he oversaw many of the brand’s key editorial franchises.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Kevin on board to help us reimagine our print product for a new generation of readers,” said Outside’s former editor in chief, Christopher Keyes, now the Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Outdoor Group. “He brings over two decades of experience working at award-winning consumer lifestyle brands and I look forward to watching him apply his energy, enthusiasm, and strategic thinking to Outside.”

Sintumuang began his career at GQ, where he spent ten years as a senior editor and eventually led the brand’s website, GQ.com. He also spent two years as a features editor for the Wall Street Journal, where he helped found the paper’s Lifestyle section

“Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve admired the life Outside showcased in its pages–a life of bravery, wellness, and community–expressed through crackling storytelling and extraordinary photography and design,” says Sintumuang. “Cultivating a relationship with the outdoors is more important than ever, and I’m stoked to be a part of a company whose mission is to get everyone outside, whether you’re an experienced mountaineer or looking to buy your first pair of walking shoes. ”

Sintumuang is an avid runner who has competed in the New York City Marathon, the Big Sur Marathon, and several half marathons. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and lives in Brooklyn, New York with his two daughters.

About Outside

Outside Interactive, Inc. is the premier destination for outdoor inspiration, activation, and celebration. Each year, Outside reaches over 250+ million of the most active consumers in the world across its network of 25 media, services, and utilities, creating an experience for both longtime adventurers and those just getting started. Outside’s mission is to get everyone outdoors, experiencing healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives. Outside’s membership offering, Outside+, bundles best-in-class storytelling, videos, gear reviews, mapping apps, online courses, discounted event access, magazines, and more. Learn more at www.OutsideOnline.com.

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