Apartment Therapy was originally launched in 2001 by interior designer Maxwell Ryan (nicknamed “The Apartment Therapist”) as a weekly newsletter for clients. We officially became an independently-owned company in 2004, and since then Apartment Therapy Media has grown to become the only media group dedicated to life at home. We are committed to teaching our audience real-life solutions by giving them tools to create happy, healthy homes through our award-winning brands: Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Cubby, and Dorm Therapy. Together, our portfolio engages a monthly audience of 47 million users across platforms, while our dedicated team of over 140 professionals collaborates from our sunny New York City office and locations across the U.S. and around the globe.

The Kitchn is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join our dynamic team. We are seeking an organized and passionate individual, who under the direction of senior editors and the Editor in Chief, will provide hands-on assistance with content production for the site and essential support for the growth of the editorial team.

This role is responsible for assisting in the production of trending stories across verticals, including finding pitches, reporting on food news and new product finds, as well as general research. The Editorial Assistant will also help with various content management and planning tasks. Strong writing and reporting skills, ability to juggle priorities under tight deadlines, and eagerness to collaborate are all musts. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and upbeat spirit, and be a team player. 

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with The Kitchn editors, assisting with all elements of content production, including research and writing
  • Pitch and produce at least 2 trending stories every week
  • Refresh archival and produce new SEO content, following best practices for optimization and editorial standards 
  • Program The Kitchn homepage
  • Moderate comments across the site
  • Attend daily/weekly/monthly planning and insights meetings with members of The Kitchn and Growth Teams
  • Contribute ideas to team brainstorms and pitch sessions
  • Assist in managing editorial calendars
  • Monitor performance of edit content using Parse.ly
  • Manage the general editorial inbox
  • Attend events as needed

Requirements:

  • 1 year experience in digital media and/or publishing (focus on food content a plus)
  • Strong writing skills and voice, with the ability to speak to the home cook like a friend
  • Top-notch organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
  • A team player with a desire to collaborate across teams
  • An astute awareness of internet trends, pop culture, and the cultural zeitgeist, especially as it relates to food and cooking
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and quickly shift in the face of new information and under tight deadlines
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work within technical systems/content management systems (CMS)
  • Passion for food and cooking

Salary Range: $55,000 - 60,000

The above represents the expected salary range for this role. Ultimately, compensation is determined by level of experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Apartment Therapy Media is an equal opportunity employer that works to foster diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, gender identity, orientation, religion, parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

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