Davita Inc. is hiring: Associate Director, Food Culture & News in New York

Bon Appetit 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 Appetit 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

Associate Director, Food Culture & News

Bon Appetit/Epicurious is seeking an Associate Director to lead our Global Food Culture & News content vertical. This role will manage two direct reports; will be responsible for setting content strategy around their subject area; and will ensure that content is published on a regular basis that achieves the brands' editorial and business goals.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional team manager who can balance both the organizational needs of running a content vertical; while also setting and executing on a robust content strategy that provides timely, thoughtful insight and sophisticated analysis on global food culture and news. They will be responsible for optimizing their content beat for distribution across multiple platforms, including social, newsletters, video, digital, print, and more. They will create editorial content plans informed by data, and use strategic insights to build engagement with audiences in partnership with staff and senior leaders.

This role reports to the Content Director. This role is in New York and is in-office four days a week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the Global Food Culture & News content vertical, including managing two direct reports (Senior Editor/Writer; Restaurant Editor); setting and executing on content strategy; managing editorial direction of projects and events; and assigning and editing a wide coverage beat for all platforms, including premium enterprise content, service stories, quick-turn responses to current events, social video, and more.

• Along with editorial leadership and direct reports, lead planning and execution for Global Food Culture & News tentpole moments and related live events, including Best New Restaurants.

• Manage Global Food Culture & News content for newsletters and other subscription products in concert with edit leadership, audience development, and consumer marketing.

• Cultivate relationships with and manage a diverse cohort of writers and editors.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the brand, other Conde Nast departments, and up and down the masthead in content execution, including editors, the creative team, the test kitchen, audience development, social media, video, and more.

• Establish a robust content pipeline, enforce deadlines and workflows, and ensure the edit calendar has sufficient Global Food Culture & News coverage.

• Collaborate with edit leadership on long-term brand strategic planning and major initiatives.

• Write stories across platforms and content areas, as assigned.

• Participate in video, social video, podcasts, and special events, as assigned.

• Represent the brands in media and public appearances as necessary.

You'll need:

• 10 years writing, editing, and producing content at a major publication.

• Deep experience running a team of direct reports, overseeing their work, guiding their growth and performance, and ensuring deadlines and key objectives are met.

• Cross-functional collaboration skills with sales, audience, and production staff.

• Demonstrated expertise with national and international reporting on dining and foodways.

• 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.

• 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 $100,000-$148,000. 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.

Conde 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Bon Appetit/Epicurious is seeking an Associate Director to lead our Global Food Culture & News content vertical . This role will manage two direct reports; will be responsible for setting content strategy around their subject area . The ideal candidate is an exceptional team manager who can balance both the organizational needs of running a content vertical and executing on a robust content strategy . En Español: Bon Appetit es el destino para las audiencias obsesionadas con la comida que viven para comer. Ofrecemos recetas originales, amigables para cocinar en casa; destacamos técnicas y productos para mejorar o elevar la gastronomía cotidiana; y ofrecemos contenido de restaurantes y cultura que ayuda a contextualizar lo que está sucediendo ahora mismo en el mundo de la alimentación. Epicurious es la plataforma todo-en-uno para inspiración y asesoramiento culinario que ayuda al cocinero doméstico en todos los niveles obtener cena sobre la mesa. Es la marca que responde a la pregunta "¿Qué hay para cenar esta noche?" Este papel administrará dos informes directos; será responsable de establecer una estrategia de contenido en torno a su área temática; y se asegurará de que el contenido sea publicado regularmente para lograr los objetivos editoriales y comerciales de las marcas. El candidato ideal es un gerente de equipo excepcional que pueda equilibrar tanto las necesidades organizacionales de ejecutar una vertical de contenidos; al mismo tiempo que establezca y ejecute una sólida estrategia del contenido que proporcione información oportuna, reflexiva y análisis sofisticado sobre la cultura alimentaria global y las noticias. Este papel se encuentra en Nueva York y está en la oficina cuatro días a la semana.Responsabilidades primarias:Liderar el liderazgo editorial de contenido Global Food Culture & News vertical, incluida la gestión de dos informes directos (Senior Editor/Escriptor; Restaurant Editor); establecer y ejecutar una estrategia de contenido; gestionar la dirección editorial de proyectos y eventos; y asignar y editar un amplio ritmo de cobertura para todas las plataformas, incluyendo contenido empresarial premium, historias de servicio, respuestas rápidas a los acontecimientos actuales, vídeo social, etc. Junto con múltiples líderes editoriales e informaciones directas, liderar la planificación y ejecución de momentos tentpole y eventos en vivo relacionados, incluidos Best Restaurants.Gestionar la nueva cultura global y noticias para boletines y otros productos de suscripción en estrategias especiales, desarrollo de audiencia, y marketing de consumo.Cultivar a los editores y directivos del equipo de redacción de mensajes de alimentos y desarrollar habilidades conjuntas y colaboracionistas con los principales equipos de producción de contenidos y medios sociales, así como mejorar su capacidad de elaboración y diseño, creatividad de las líneas límite de trabajo, crear y hacer frente al tiempo, trabajar más estrechos esfuerzos y mantener relaciones entre los miembros de la comunidad y el público sobre los grandes programas de comunicación de prensa, así que abarcan las marcasse como la creación de información y la calidad de los anunciados y los canales de contenido en línea de trabajo y las redes sociales. Las ofertas salariales se basan en una amplia gama de factores que incluyen pero no se limitan a las habilidades, capacitación, experiencia y educación relevantes. ¿Qué sucede después?Si está interesado en esta oportunidad, solicite abajo, y revisaremos su solicitud lo antes posible. Puede actualizar su currículum o subir una carta de presentación en cualquier momento accediendo a su perfil de candidato.Conde Nast es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades. Evaluamos los solicitantes calificados sin tener en cuenta la raza, el color, la religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, edad, estado familiar y otras características legalmente protegidas.#J-18808-Ljbffr