• Job Description

  Req#: R-15868
  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

  Overview

  Bon Appétit / Epicurious is seeking an Associate Director, Drinksto lead our coverage of the beverage landscape, from industry trends in beer, wine and spritzes to the proliferation of nonalcoholic cocktails, to celebrities investing in boba shops.

  The ideal candidate is an effective leader with strong news judgment, who can guide and execute short- and long-form storytelling from pitch to production on multiple platforms including social and video. In this leadership role, you will conceive of, plan, assign, edit, and produce ambitious stories and share reporting that are informed by data and build audience engagement in support of BA and Epi brand goals.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conceive of, guide, and execute ambitious and enterprising storytelling from pitch to production across all platforms including websites, apps, print, social, video, events, etc

  • Write, assign, edit, and produce a mix of long-lead assignments, service stories/projects (including social video), and quick-turn pieces in response to news events

  • Manage beverage content for newsletters and other subscription products

  • Partner effectively across the team to ensure beverage content is cohesive, engages diverse audiences, and is in line with the brands’ goals and KPIs

  • Collaborate with Test Kitchen and E-Commerce editors on related content

  • Adhere to and manage team to agreed upon content strategy for editorial calendar, deadlines, and workflows

  • Top edit content, write coverlines, and serve as lead editor on individual stories, as needed

  • Cultivate relationships with and build a diverse and inclusive contributor network for BA and Epi by proactively sourcing and bringing in new writers and editors for assignments

  • Directly manage other editors—provide effective feedback, coaching, and mentorship with the goal of growing their pitching, writing, and editing skills

  • Represent BA and Epi internally and externally, as needed

  Requirements:

  • 8+ years writing, editing and producing content at a major publication with at least 2 years directly managing others

  • Demonstrated expertise and a deep portfolio of work in wine, beer, and beverage culture.

  • Experience producing content within a multiplatform editorial strategy, including print, newsletters, video, and events

  • Strong editorial judgment, writing, and editing skills

  • Organized, detail-oriented, able to adhere to tight deadlines and balance multiple priorities and projects.

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively cultivate relationships with people at all levels, across departments.

  • Demonstrated experience incorporating digital best practices including working in content management systems and SEO.

  • Hosting and/or video production experience is a plus.

  The expected base salary range for this position is from $110,000-$125,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

  What happens next?

  If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

  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.

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