Associate Editor

America's Test Kitchen is seeking an experienced Associate Editor to join the Cook’s Illustrated team.

Associate Editor will be responsible for developing recipes through extensive experimentation and testing in the test kitchen. Associate Editor will also write bylined articles of varying lengths for Cook’s Illustrated magazine and digital properties that document the development process and any food science discoveries, along with the cultural and historical significance of the dish. As part of this process, the Associate Editor will conduct extensive research, including interviewing outside experts and sources. Ours is a deeply collaborative environment, and all Associate Editors offer ideas and feedback to teammates at frequent tastings and meetings. Associate editors also contribute to non-recipe content on all platforms, including digital media, social media, video, and more.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to juggle a full load of cooking and writing tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where priorities can shift quickly and commitment to teamwork is essential.
• Expertise in both savory and sweet cooking methods, including baking and pastry.
• A strong foundation in cooking techniques, understanding of flavors, ingredients, and various cuisines is essential.
• Knowledge of the science behind cooking and ingredient interactions.
• A collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Proficient writing skills.
• Ability to execute the test kitchen’s recipe testing process.
• Ability to present content across digital media (social media, video, etc.)
• Comfortable interviewing sources (or willing to learn) and the ability to hone an individual voice for articles that is also true to the Cook’s Illustrated brand.
• Ability to work cooperatively and comfortably in an environment in which decisions are often made by the group rather than by the individual.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree from an accredited culinary arts program (or equivalent) or significant professional cooking experience.
• Minimum of 3 years professional cooking experience.
• BA/BS degree
• Food writing experience a plus.

Video clips, original recipes, and other supporting material welcome along with resume and cover letter.

This position is located in our Boston, MA office in the Seaport district. Our organization is currently following a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and 2 days remote per week. This schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

About America’s Test Kitchen

The mission of America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) is to empower and inspire confidence, community, and creativity in the kitchen. Founded in 1992, the company is the leading multimedia cooking resource serving millions of fans with TV shows (America’s Test Kitchen, Cook's Country, and America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation), magazines (Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country), cookbooks, a podcast (Proof), FAST channels, short-form video series, and the ATK All-Access subscription for digital content. Based in a state-of-the-art 15,000-square-foot test kitchen in Boston’s Seaport District, ATK has earned the trust of home cooks and culinary experts alike thanks to its one-of-a-kind processes and best-in-class techniques. Fifty full-time (admittedly very meticulous) test cooks, editors, and product testers spend their days tweaking every variable to find the very best recipes, equipment, ingredients, and techniques. Learn more at https://www.americastestkitchen.com/.

Why America’s Test Kitchen:

We're passionate about cooking, and about creating the best place to work. We're small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career. We want you to take risks and make mistakes — that's how innovation happens in our test kitchen, in our offices, and life.

We at America’s Test Kitchen believe food media can be a powerful force for social change. We are passionate about building an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, abilities, identities, and perspectives.

We welcome your application.