Senior Test Kitchen Editor, Bon Appétit

Condé Nast Germany; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Condé Nast's Bon Appétit seeks a Senior Test Kitchen Editor in New York to create original recipes and content across print, web, video and social platforms. You will collaborate with internal and external contributors, manage end-to-end recipe development from ideation to promotion, and ensure brand storytelling resonates across audiences.

The role emphasizes editorial judgment, cross-team leadership, and mentoring junior editors, with opportunities to shape content strategy, performance

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on culinary experience (restaurants, test kitchens, or social media) and at least 3 years editorial experience.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to use analytics and audience insights to refine tactics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deadlines and collaborate on brand tentpoles and partners.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work with editors, writers, contributors, producers, photographers and designers.
• On-camera experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, develop and execute content aligning with brand/editorial strategy across platforms.
• Coordinate with contributors to assign and manage recipe development, production and promotion.
• Generate actionable pitches for stories, packages and recipes.
• Collaborate with chefs and contributors to maintain strong brand identity and storyteller point of view.
• Incorporate SEO and audience insights into content planning and performance refinement.
• Develop recipes for print, digital and IRL platforms; promote work via video, social, newsletters and podcasts.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Editorial experience

Multi-platform content

Project management

On-camera experience

Job description

Bon Appétit is the destination for food-obsessed audiences who live to eat. We deliver original, home-cook-friendly recipes; highlight techniques and products to improve or elevate everyday cooking; and offer restaurant and culture content that helps contextualize what’s happening right now in the world of food. Epicurious is the all-in-one platform for cooking inspiration and advice that helps home cooks at every level get dinner on the table. It is the brand that answers the question “What’s for dinner tonight?” and draws people in with trustworthy, myth-busting tips and techniques as well as the stories behind iconic dishes and expert shopping recommendations. Bon Appétit and Epicurious reach millions of home cooks and food lovers across Bonappetit.com and the magazine, Epicurious.com, the Epicurious app, the BA podcast, live events, video, newsletter, and social platforms.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Senior Test Kitchen Editor, Bon Appétit

_ Overview _

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen is responsible for creating compelling original recipes and content that lives across all of our brands and platforms, including websites, social channels, video, apps, print, and more. We seek expert content creators who engage and inspire audiences, and who place equal value on bringing the work of contributors and chefs to life on our platforms as well.

_ Primary Responsibilities _

Senior Test Kitchen Editors are expected to conceive, develop and execute content that incorporates brand and editorial strategy and cross-team collaboration. They engage directly with internal and external contributors to concept and delegate work and are adept at every stage of the editorial process, from ideation to recipe development, visual and photographic execution, editing, packaging, and distribution on print, digital, and IRL platforms. They have a keen sense for recipes that will resonate across platforms to drive the entire audience lifecycle: acquisition, habit-building, and subscriber conversion. They take a proactive approach to guiding the work and standards of everyone in the Test Kitchen, and junior members in particular.

The unit job description listed below includes job duties and responsibilities that are illustrative, not exhaustive, and is designed primarily to ensure proper classification for purposes of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that the job description does not include every job duty and responsibility of the role, that the job description shall not restrict management’s right to assign new duties or responsibilities to the role, and that any duties or responsibilities listed in the job classification also may be performed by employees in other job classifications, at management’s discretion. The parties also acknowledge that employees in the role may be asked to perform certain operational tasks such as evaluating and/or meeting with candidates for open positions and/or assisting in the training or mentoring of colleagues.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage with all departments to create strategies for successful recipes that balance rich storytelling with business goals of growing audiences and meeting KPIs.
• Set recipe lineups across platforms and columns; oversee all aspects of recipe development and production including assigning, coordinating scheduling, and managing workflows for recipes, from conception to execution and promotion.
• Contribute actionable, timely, and relevant pitches for stories, packages, and recipes.
• Partner with chefs and internal and external contributors to create content that showcases strong brand identity balanced by storyteller point of view.
• Incorporate SEO and audience insights and strategies into content planning and execution; absorb performance reporting and help to refine the team’s output and efforts accordingly.
• Create compelling, impactful recipes, whether they are your own or collaborations with internal or external contributors, that support our brands’ content strategies.
• Participate in promoting your work in video, social media, newsletter programming, media appearances, podcasts, and other platforms.
• Contribute written pieces, such as digital articles and print copy.
• Brainstorm, collaborate, and help solve challenges with the rest of the food team, regardless of story assignment.
• Help develop the talent of junior team members, giving constructive feedback on their work and performance, and fostering a transparent, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Desired Skills & Qualifications :

• At least 4 years of hands-on culinary experience, such as restaurants, test kitchens, and/or social media, plus at least 3 years experience in editorial with demonstrated success in developing and executing multi-platform content.
• Strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of editorial strategy, from story idea to promotional plan, and how to use analytics and audience insights to refine tactics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deadlines, collaborate on brand tentpoles and engage with creative partners.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience working on cross-functional teams to execute multi-platform content. Ability to partner effectively with editors, writers, contributors, producers, photographers, food stylists, designers, and more.
• On-camera experience.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $92,000 - $140,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

This is a guild position.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.