Bon Appétit is the destination for food-obsessed audiences who live to eat. We deliver original, home-cook-friendly recipes; highlight techniques and products to improve or elevate everyday cooking; and offer restaurant and culture content that helps contextualize what’s happening right now in the world of food. Epicurious is the all-in-one platform for cooking inspiration and advice that helps home cooks at every level get dinner on the table. It is the brand that answers the question “What’s for dinner tonight?” and draws people in with trustworthy, myth-busting tips and techniques as well as the stories behind iconic dishes and expert shopping recommendations. Bon Appétit and Epicurious reach millions of home cooks and food lovers across Bonappetit.com and the magazine, Epicurious.com, the Epicurious app, the BA podcast, live events, video, newsletter, and social platforms.
Job Description
Location:
New York, NY
Creative Producer, Bon Appétit & Epicurious
Bon Appétit and Epicurious seek a highly skilled Creative Producer with a strong instinct for food storytelling and a proven ability to produce and direct engaging, high-quality video across formats from recipe-driven content to in-the-field docu-style series.
This role is the on-set creative lead and operational driver, responsible for bringing concepts to life from pre-production through post. The Creative Producer partners closely with Video Directors, Associate Producers, Production Management, and Post-Production to execute compelling, talent-driven content that resonates with audiences.
The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of YouTube-native storytelling and how creative decisions from casting to pacing impact performance and audience engagement.
This role reports to the Senior Director of Content Production and is based in New York City.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Handles all production logistics for shoots, working collaboratively with Creative Producers, Directors, and Associate Producers as needed
- Executes with confidence in both field and studio environments. Able to direct multi-camera shoots and talent.
- Creates, reviews, edits, and approves preliminary and final creative treatments, casting, and production schedules for all assignments
- Directs and supports chef and celebrity talent to ensure authenticity and clarity. Creates a calm, organized, and positive on-set environment that enables strong performances
- Reviews cuts and provides clear, actionable feedback from rough cuts through final delivery
- Owns production logistics in partnership with Production Management, including schedules, budgets, freelance support, and legal matters
- Identifies and implements workflows to improve production efficiency
- Tracks content performance and applies insights to refine creative decisions and strengthen future episodes
- Conducts rigorous research on food topics, culinary talent, and experts to ensure accuracy and credibility
- Monitors competitive content and emerging trends to inform new ideas
- Partners cross-functionally, including on sponsored content, ensuring integrations are seamless and editorially sound
- Builds strong relationships with talent, crew, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Acts as a leader and mentor on set and within the team, modeling professionalism, clear communication, and a solution-oriented mindset
- Contributes to brainstorms and the development of new formats and series
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience producing and directing digital video, ideally in food, lifestyle, or editorial content.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience overseeing the full production lifecycle (development through post)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative execution
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Mastery of YouTube video direction principles, including hook construction, retention-driven editing, and platform-specific visual storytelling that maximizes performance.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage crews and guide talent on set.
- Excellent editorial judgment and storytelling instincts.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail across multiple projects
- Strong post-production sensibility with the ability to give clear, actionable notes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach to production.
- Ability to create content that drives engagement, loyalty, and business impact
The expected base salary range for this position is from $87,000 - $110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.
This is a guild position.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
