Phillip Picardi joined Out magazine as editor in chief last year and was let go this week by the publication’s parent company, Pride Media. As many as 11 staffers were let go in total, according to employees there.

“It has actually been the most rewarding work of my career to publish this magazine for the past year for and by the L.G.B.T. community, and giving space to people who were previously relegated to the margins,” said Mr. Picardi by phone on Thursday. He said he will continue to write a men’s grooming column for GQ, as well as pursue opportunities outside media.

“The urgency of the L.G.B.T.Q. press is what everyone should be talking about right now, because we’re heading to an election,” he said.

As reported by Women’s Wear Daily, others who will be leaving Pride Media include Zachary Stafford, the editor in chief of The Advocate, an L.G.B.T.Q. publication with a focus on news and politics, and Pride Media’s chief executive, Orlando Reece.