What you can expect from this newsletter
Hi, my name’s Rachel. I’m a University of Maryland graduate with a degree in journalism and public policy. I’m currently pursuing a masters in digital audience strategy through Arizona State University. After college, I moved to D.C. to work as an audience engagement journalist. Now, I work as a freelance social media journalist.
As a member of Gen Z, I’ve often found myself enjoying when people ask me to explain certain concepts, phrases, and pop culture moments. I thought to myself, “Hey, why not write about it, too?” Gen Z Translator is a culmination of my desire to inform and entertain. You’ll find it centers on a lot of my interests. That’s because it’s my newsletter!
Friday Editions
Rachel breaks down trending topics through a Gen Z lens.
Meme Mondays (for premium subscribers)
Explore why viral memes are the way they are.
Tunes Tuesdays (for premium subscribers)
Occasional bonus content on the music scene.
What’s Up Wednesdays (moved here)
Rachel provides occasional life and health updates.
Reviews
Rachel rates books, movies, music, and more.
Why sign up for a paid subscription?
I spend a lot of time putting together this newsletter every week, and I consider Meme Mondays and Tunes Tuesdays my “dessert” content – i.e. content that’s not necessarily needed but still enjoyed. I also consider myself a proficient writer. I have bylines in Digital Frontier, The Associated Press, The Washington Post, Business Insider, Bloomberg Government and The Arizona Republic. I’ve written over 100 posts for Gen Z Translator. On top of that, I run another newsletter focused on mine and others’ cancer experience.
I’ve worked really hard over the past decade to get good at what I do. I hope you’ll consider subscribing for $6/month or $60/year to support a small, independent creator like myself. If this poses a financial hardship and you’re an avid reader, please feel free to message me! Thank you.
