The Bauer Media Group is one of the most successful media companies in the world. More than 600 magazines, over 400 digital products and 50 radio and TV stations reach millions of people around the globe. The company’s portfolio also includes printing companies, postal services and services in the fields of distribution, marketing and media sales. With a new global positioning strategy, the Bauer Media Group underscores its passion for people and brands. The claim “We think popular.” highlights the Bauer Media Group’s perception of itself as a publisher of popular media and provides inspiration and motivation to its more than 11,000 employees in 17 countries.

Having entered the U.S. market in 1981 with the successful launch of Woman’s World, Bauer Publishing U.S. now consists of 10 magazines across several distinct consumer segments: celebrity/entertainment, women’s, teen and science/technology.

First for Women, a national consumer magazine reaching an audience of 3.4 million every three weeks, seeks an enthusiastic full-time test kitchen associate. You’ll be responsible for working with the food team to concept our cookbook menu, develop and test all recipes for publication and manage the test kitchen’s day-to-day operations, including ordering groceries, managing the budget and submitting expense reports.

The ideal candidate will be visually minded with some experience in food styling and planning/prepping for photo shoots. He or she should also have a passion for healthy cooking, with a strong knowledge base of diet trends, smart swaps to lighten up dishes and ways to incorporate superfood ingredients for an added nutrition boost. Please note that we’re looking to fill this position immediately, and that finalists will be asked to pitch a potential menu to showcase your skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A degree in culinary arts
• Experience in a test kitchen and developing recipes, ideally for a print publication
• A rudimentary knowledge of InDesign and Microsoft Office