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Associate Culinary Editor

Blue Apron

Date Posted February 25, 2022
Location New York, NY
Category Business / Culinary
Job type Full-Time

Company description

Chefs around the world wear blue aprons when learning to cook, and for us it has become a symbol of lifelong learning. Our highly motivated group of food enthusiasts are inspired to work on complex business problems with creativity and passion, always looking to learn something new. We take preparation seriously, embrace a spirit of excellence, and put in the extra effort in everything we do. We are thrilled to be part of our customers’ lives, cooking and creating experiences in their home kitchens.

Job description

WHO'S IN THE KITCHEN

We are looking for an Associate to join our Culinary Editorial team. The Associate Editor works on recipe card editorial for our core subscription service. They ensure the accuracy and clarity of all recipe card copy on a weekly basis.

WHAT'S ON THE MENU

Copy-Edit Assigned Recipe Cards
- Ensure accuracy and clarity of all instructional copy using house style guide
- Cross-check all assets against internal tools
- Write and edit copy
- Ensure accuracy between text and photography
Crossread & Edit Additional Recipe Cards
- Ensure accuracy and clarity of all instructional copy using house style guide
- Cross-check all assets against internal tools
- Copy-edit titles
- Copy-edit copy
- Ensure accuracy between text and photography
Proofread Recipe Cards
- Ensure grammatical accuracy of all instructional, title, and headnote copy
Adhere to various weekly deadlines in the editorial print cycle
Using project management software track recipe changes
When necessary, assist in updating and managing internal tools
Work cross functionally with production, design, retouching, and coworkers in test kitchen to create recipe cards

NECESSARY INGREDIENTS

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or related field
1-3 years experience as a food editor/writer
Masterful command of English grammar, usage, and mechanics
Superb attention to detail
Excellent research and fact-checking skills
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills
Ability to quickly learn, implement, and maintain house style guides
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working in K4, Adobe InCopy, Asana, and G Suite
Enthusiasm for all things food and cooking a plus

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

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