J. Bryan Lowder is a Senior Editor at Slate Magazine, a role he has held since 2011. In this capacity, he edits and writes for the magazine's human interest, culture, and advice sections, with a particular emphasis on food/drink and LGBTQ issues. From 2018 to 2025, Lowder co-hosted Slate's Outward podcast, which explored queer culture and politics.

Prior to his senior editor position, Lowder gained experience at Slate Magazine as a Culture Desk Intern.