Assistant Editor, ATK Reviews
America's Test Kitchen, Boston, MA, United States
Overview America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) is seeking an Assistant Editor, Reviews to help cement ATK’s position as the leading source of trusted reviews of kitchen equipment and ingredients. The role focuses on creating new and updated equipment and ingredient reviews, hands-on testing, conducting research, and writing or revising reviews. The candidate should be meticulous and uphold high standards of editorial integrity, and be efficient and pragmatic. To be successful in this role, candidates should be comfortable working in both a professional kitchen and a newsroom.
Responsibilities Writing new and updated product reviews that demonstrate curiosity, objectivity, and scientific and journalistic rigor
Devising, conducting, and analyzing side-by-side tests of equipment and ingredients in our Reviews Lab and kitchens
Contacting industry experts and doing in-depth scientific research to explain the hows and why of equipment performance
Maintaining accurate testing logs that document your testing results and ensure repeatability of tests over time
Collaborating closely with other members of the team—participating in taste tests, assisting with equipment testings, and talking through each other’s findings and discoveries
Providing production support for photo shoots and video shoots
Skills and Experience Writing or editing experience at a media company
Excellent reporting and writing skills with the ability to distill complex technical information into clear, compelling copy
Experience in a testing, research, and process-oriented environment
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to carefully, precisely conduct tests
Strong knowledge of food with a deep passion for cooking; a formal culinary background is preferred but not required
Imaginative and strategic thinking and an eagerness to contribute original ideas and solutions
Enthusiasm for collaboration and a commitment to upholding the highest editorial standards
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and stay on schedule
Location and Schedule This position is located in our Boston, MA office in the Seaport district. It is the expectation that the person in this role will work a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) in the office and 2 days per week remotely.
Salary Range $56,000 - $60,000
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Responsibilities Writing new and updated product reviews that demonstrate curiosity, objectivity, and scientific and journalistic rigor
Devising, conducting, and analyzing side-by-side tests of equipment and ingredients in our Reviews Lab and kitchens
Contacting industry experts and doing in-depth scientific research to explain the hows and why of equipment performance
Maintaining accurate testing logs that document your testing results and ensure repeatability of tests over time
Collaborating closely with other members of the team—participating in taste tests, assisting with equipment testings, and talking through each other’s findings and discoveries
Providing production support for photo shoots and video shoots
Skills and Experience Writing or editing experience at a media company
Excellent reporting and writing skills with the ability to distill complex technical information into clear, compelling copy
Experience in a testing, research, and process-oriented environment
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to carefully, precisely conduct tests
Strong knowledge of food with a deep passion for cooking; a formal culinary background is preferred but not required
Imaginative and strategic thinking and an eagerness to contribute original ideas and solutions
Enthusiasm for collaboration and a commitment to upholding the highest editorial standards
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and stay on schedule
Location and Schedule This position is located in our Boston, MA office in the Seaport district. It is the expectation that the person in this role will work a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) in the office and 2 days per week remotely.
Salary Range $56,000 - $60,000
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