Associate Food Editor

The Associate Food Editor is a key member of the F&W Food Department, producing food and cooking stories, recipes, and related assets for the brand. The Associate Food Editor brainstorms, researches, reports, writes, edits, and packages food and recipe content, working closely with key talent, the test kitchen, and studios. This role is suited for a dynamic and skilled cook and editor who loves writing for detail and clarity as much as they obsess over fine tuning recipes for the ultimate results.

The right candidate is a self-starter who works well with diverse teams; is an excellent communicator; has professional cooking experience; and maintains a deep understanding of cooking techniques, food trends, cultures, and cuisines. They can show and tell home cooks how to execute ambitious cooking projects with clear, precise, empowering language and a great eye for photography and video. They meet deadlines, are highly organized and energetic, and are proactive in prioritizing daily, weekly, and long-term tasks.

This position is based in-person in Birmingham, AL.

Essential Job Functions | Accountabilities, Actions, and Expected Measurable Results

50% - Ideate, research, report, write, evaluate, and edit recipes; Write creative briefs for food stories and recipes; Assign and edit food columns and features; Write food columns and features; Work inter-departmentally with photo and art to produce photo shoots; Adapt print stories for digital publication; Maintain lineups, schedules, and status of recipes, stories, and photos; Edit and copy fit proofs; Assist Food Department with tasks as assigned.

50% - Communicate with F&W editors, test kitchen staff, photo studio staff, video studio staff, chefs, developers, vendors, and others to advance story and recipe production in a timely and professional manner. Frequent written, oral, and video communication required in a friendly, fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, history, English, or similar (or equivalent experience in print or digital media production) plus deep and broad food knowledge from work experience at a food publication, culinary school, restaurant, or test kitchen.

Experience:

Minimum of five years combined work experience in print and digital food media, test kitchens, restaurant kitchens, or equivalent.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to write clearly and thoughtfully on a broad range of food topics and cooking techniques in a fast-paced environment. Ability to pivot between tasks to advance the work of recipe testers and photo teams with clarity and motivation. Ability to conceptualize and execute food stories for the Food & Wine audience. Strong oral and written communications skills a must, including experience writing and editing magazine features. Ability to manage communication and work deliverables across multiple applications, including InCopy, Microsoft Office, Slack, video conferencing, Dropbox, Google, and more. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments within a deadline-driven environment. Skilled in problem-solving and working independently and within a team environment. Strong eye for detail.

It is the policy of Meredith Operations Corporation ("Dotdash Meredith", "the Company") to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.