Assistant Editor, ATK Reviews
America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) is a pioneering food media brand that aims to empower home cooks with trusted reviews of kitchen equipment and ingredients. They are seeking an Assistant Editor, Reviews to create and update product reviews through hands-on testing and research, while collaborating with a team of product testers and journalists.
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
- 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
- A formal culinary background
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