Assistant Editor, News & Social Platforms

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Job Description

At Serious Eats, culinary curiosity, rigor, and clear, engaging writing come together to serve readers in the moments that matter. We're hiring an assistant editor to publish accurate, on-brand cooking and culinary coverage under tight deadlines that performs well on news-focused platforms (Google Discover, Apple News, etc.). This role also includes support for our social accounts to bring energized programming that extends our voice and reporting.

Hybrid 3x a week- (list out city) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

70% - News & Editorial (Primary)

• Lead a high‑velocity daily cadence of timely stories—news, product taste tests, seasonal recipe roundups—that drive sessions and reinforce our editorial standards.

• Pitch, report, write, and edit with speed and precision, applying rigorous research and skeptical inquiry to culinary, scientific, cultural, and historical topics.

• Package stories for news‑forward distribution (e.g., Google Discover, Apple News, newsletters) with sharp headlines and clean, publication-ready copy.

• Track data and signals (performance metrics, industry announcements, trendlines, recalls, food-related health news, seasonality) to surface and prioritize opportunities.

• Collaborate with our Growth team for rapid iteration on titles, images, and timing, using data to inform editorial judgment.

• Oversee ongoing product taste tests, including research, shopping, test‑day logistics, data collection, writing, and/or editing.

• Create great ideas around both article and social franchise development.

20% - Social Programming & Short‑Form Video (Secondary)

• Plan and schedule a consistent, creative slate on various platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads.

• Write crisp, on-brand, platform‑native copy (hooks, captions, overlays, CTAs) and adapt site reporting into carousels, reels/shorts, and stories.

• Produce scrappy, phone-shot video (clean framing, lighting, audio; quick edits and subtitles) and build lightweight templates for repeatable series.

• Run structured experiments (first‑frame hooks, cover tests, cadence) and document learnings into reusable playbooks; share insights with editorial and growth.

• Engage thoughtfully with the audience in comments/DMs and help surface feedback, tips, and community trends for coverage.

10% - Cross‑Functional & Growth

• Collaborate closely with growth, newsletter, commerce, social, and other support teams.

• Create and maintain concise templates (repeatable article franchises, assignment briefs, caption frameworks, video formats) that increase output while protecting quality and voice.

• Identify on‑brand opportunities to expand into new content areas and emerging platforms; propose hypotheses and run focused tests.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Experience:

• 2+ years in fast‑turn digital editorial roles, ideally in food media.

• Experience or an eagerness to learn programming of brand or personal social handles, and comfort with phone‑first video workflows.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Exceptional reporting, writing, and line‑editing skills; strong headline instincts; and a knack for packaging stories for news‑driving platforms.

• Culinary and scientific literacy and a commitment to evidence‑based, well‑sourced coverage.

• Digital instincts and speed with accuracy; ability to juggle multiple assignments and hit ambitious weekly targets.

• A self‑starting, accountable work style—resourceful, quick to learn, responsive to feedback, and steady amid change.

% Travel Required (Approximate):  5%

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

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Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.