Deputy Food Editor

The ideal candidate will have in-depth food knowledge, good writing skills and a deep-seated passion for food styling. This role requires a hands-on person to conceptualise content, write and test recipes and lead a team in studio. You’ll be working with a Head of Food, acting as custodian of top quality and accurate food content for Dentsu Creative.

If you create recipes with confidence in the kitchen, style stunning food images in studio, stay up to date with food trends, and enjoy writing food stories, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

As Food Editor, you will:

• Work on the TFG account, including the MyKitchen brand (magazine, website and social media) as well as food features for other brands in the TFG stable
• 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 the brand and content
• Shoot planning and preproduction
• Food styling for editorial content
• 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 food interns members, and manage freelance food team members as needed
• Keep abreast of food trends

Key Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in food
• At least 2 years’ experience in the food content creation industry
• Have proven experience in food styling for a brand
• 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
• 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

Please apply and include your portfolio

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN IN LINE WITH THE DENTSU CREATIVE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within two (2) weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful. DENTSU CREATIVE reserves the right not to fill the position.

Location

Cape Town

Brand

Dentsu Creative

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent