Temporary Culinary Video Producer, Delish

HEARST MAGAZINE MEDIA INC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Temporary Culinary Video Producer to lead the production process from recipe development and pre-production through the shoot and final edit, creating food content that inspires audiences to cook, watch, and share.

Based in New York, this hybrid role requires 3+ years in culinary production, strong on-set coordination, and collaboration with editors and talent to deliver engaging, platform-optimized videos.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in culinary production or related field.
• Strong understanding of recipe development, food styling and on-set workflows.
• Proven ability to manage pre-production and production from concept to delivery.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills in fast-paced environments.
• Strong editorial judgment and platform-appropriate storytelling.
• Clear, collaborative communication with creators, editors and talent.
• Hybrid role based in New York City with regular in-office work.

Responsibilities

• Produce culinary recipes and video concepts aligned with Delish's voice and performance goals.
• Own all pre-production for culinary videos, coordinating creators, staff, ingredients and schedules.
• Lead on-set production for culinary shoots ensuring smooth, creative execution.
• Collaborate with culinary talent, editors and production partners from planning to execution.
• Manage shoot logistics and troubleshoot production challenges while upholding quality standards.
• Review post-production edits and provide actionable feedback to meet editorial and brand standards.
• Optimize videos for audience engagement using platform best practices and learnings.
• Stay current on food, video and social trends to identify storytelling opportunities.

Skills

Culinary production

Video production

On-set production

Talent coordination

Editorial judgment

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Be Part of What's Next

Bring Delish's food stories to life through engaging, high-performing culinary video. As a Temporary Culinary Video Producer, you'll lead the production process from recipe development and pre-production through the shoot and final edit, creating food content that inspires audiences to cook, watch, and share.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

We create media that moves minds, products and ideas. Our portfolio of 30 iconic brands - including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health and Road & Track - reaches nearly 130 million people each month. Our teams combine trusted journalism and cultural storytelling with technology, data and commerce to create experiences that inform, inspire and entertain audiences across generations and around the globe. And together, we are shaping what's next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Produce culinary recipes and video concepts that align with Delish's editorial voice, audience, and performance goals.
• Own all pre-production for culinary videos, coordinating creators, staff, recipes, ingredients, equipment, schedules, and other production needs.
• Lead on-set production for culinary video shoots, ensuring shoots run smoothly, efficiently, and creatively.
• Collaborate with culinary talent, editors, creators, and production partners to bring concepts from planning through execution.
• Manage shoot logistics and troubleshoot production challenges in real time while maintaining a high standard of culinary and visual quality.
• Review post-production edits and provide clear, actionable feedback to ensure videos meet editorial, creative, and brand standards.
• Optimize culinary videos for audience engagement and performance, using platform best practices and learnings to strengthen future content.
• Stay current on food, video, and social trends to identify opportunities for compelling culinary storytelling.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• 3+ years of experience in culinary production, video production, food media, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of culinary content production, including recipe development, food styling, talent coordination, and on-set workflows.
• Proven ability to independently manage pre-production and production for video projects from concept through completion.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong editorial judgment and an eye for compelling, platform-appropriate food storytelling.
• Clear, collaborative communication skills and the ability to work effectively with creators, editors, culinary talent, and cross-functional partners.
• Familiarity with social video platforms, audience trends, and performance-driven content optimization is preferred.
• This is a hybrid role based in New York City, with regular in-office work required.

Compensation

The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.

Base Salary Range: $100 - $100 USD