Senior Editor, Branded Food Content & How-To Features

Matter New York; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matter New York is seeking a Senior Editor to lead production editorial and feature writing for multiple retail food brands, including Hannaford Fresh and Savory magazines. This hands-on role covers front-of-book, how-to, service journalism, and recipe-adjacent storytelling.

You’ll work closely with the Content Director on brand voice, client requirements, and editorial planning, while owning day-to-day drafting, editing, and production for assigned sections.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of editorial experience in food, lifestyle, or branded content.
• Strong writing and editing skills, able to match house voice.
• Reliable under deadlines in a recurring editorial cycle.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a small team.
• Experience with production editorial workflows is a plus.
• Proficient in InDesign for reviewing/editing copy in layout.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit front-of-book content, how-to features, tips and hacks, and service copy for print magazines and digital platforms.
• Follow established brand voice and style guides for multiple retail clients.
• Collaborate with editorial team during brainstorms to develop story ideas.
• Manage production editorial timelines and ensure copy is delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate with photo, design, and production teams for visual direction.
• Support recipe development and food-related feature content as needed.
• Participate in client-facing brainstorm calls and incorporate feedback in revisions.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Deadline driven

Collaboration

Editorial planning

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Asana

Workfront

Job description

Matter New York is seeking a Senior Editor to lead production editorial and feature writing for multiple retail food brands, including Hannaford Fresh and Savory magazines. This hands-on role covers front-of-book, how-to, service journalism, and recipe-adjacent storytelling.

You’ll work closely with the Content Director on brand voice, client requirements, and editorial planning, while owning day-to-day drafting, editing, and production for assigned sections.