Food Editor at Dentsu

Key responsibilities:

As Food Editor, you will:

• Work on the accounts of 2 major retailers, which includes a monthly print magazine, digital content and in-store leaflets and point of sale
• Conceptualise themes for food magazine features, advertising campaigns and social media content
• Write food articles, recipes and social media captions
• Create storyboards and mood boards tailored to fit a specific brand
• Shoot planning and preproduction
• Food styling for both editorial and above the line advertising
• Guiding the photography or video team and leading the kitchen team in studio
• Create and test recipes
• Manage shoot budgets, taking responsibility for your own recons
• Work closely with the head of food, editors and account managers to deliver excellent content on time and within budget
• Act as mentor to junior food team members, and manage freelance food team members
• Keep abreast of food trends

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• A tertiary qualification in food
• At least 4 years’ experience in the food content creation industry
• Have proven experience in food styling for a brand (working on above the line advertising is a bonus.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• A creative and innovative personality
• The ability to work under pressure and have lots of energy and drive
• Great organisational skills, deadline-driven
• The ability to manage time and budgets well
• Good writing skills, including spelling and grammar
• A natural leader who displays strong decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Ability to understand and influence target audiences
• A self-starter who enjoys working in a team, but can work independently
• The ability to multi-task with high attention to detail
• A keen interest and understanding of food and social media trends
• Be willing to assist as needed on other food brands within the business