The Food Institute
Join our team
Want to be part of a rapidly growing multi-media food news organization? Scroll down for our current openings.
Copy Editor
Responsibilities:
- Copyedit newsletters, articles, and other written materials, often on tight deadlines.
- Write articles on trending topics related to the food and beverage industry.
- Work cohesively with coworkers.
- Occasionally appear in brief on-camera videos or at industry events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree; journalism or related field of study required.
- 3+ years of copyediting experience.
- Proficient in Constant Contact, WordPress, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Self-starter who is detail-oriented and able to multitask.
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.
Please submit your resume and 3 writing samples.
Writer/Reporter
Responsibilities:
- Work under tight deadlines to report on trending topics within the food industry.
- Work closely with editorial staff to write and produce daily and weekly newsletters.
- Assist with company’s social media and multimedia efforts as needed.
- Develop industry contacts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree; journalism or related field of study preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, WordPress, Constant Contact, Adobe Indesign, Hootsuite, etc.
- Experience pertaining to video, radio or podcasts a plus.
- Taking initiatives. Extremely detail-orientated. Fast learner who can multitask.
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
Please submit your resume and writing samples (i.e. for professional publications).
Market Research Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Gather, analyze, interpret food industry trends and information for monthly 1,800-word, 5-page whitepapers that note what’s happening in the food industry and why, adding relevant stats and data points
- Work with senior management to envision ideal layout and presentation of industry whitepapers
- Support senior management with other content creation periodically
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree; research or quantitative related field of study preferred
- Strong data software applications skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel
- Taking initiative. Detail-orientated. Fast learner who can multitask
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship
Please submit your resume and writing samples (i.e. for professional publications).
Video Producer
Responsibilities:
- Produce multiple short (1-5-minute) videos per week, on part-time or freelance basis.
- Appear on-camera to deliver newscasts for online and social media.
- Assist with company’s social media and multimedia efforts as needed.
- Building FI’s brand via social media encouraged.
- On rare occasions, attend industry events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree; journalism, broadcast or related field of study preferred.
- Proficient in video editing, various social media platforms, and Hootsuite.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines.
- On-camera experience a plus.
- Podcast production a plus.
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
Please submit your resume and video samples (for professional media outlets).
Data Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Gather, analyze, interpret food industry trends and information.
- Compile and distribute such research in the form of graphics, data summaries, narratives, etc.
- Research government, academic, and industry database to produce market reports.
- Work closely with senior management to support content distribution, analytics, and content creation
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree; research or quantitative related field of study preferred.
- 2+ years of direct research or data analysis experience.
- Strong data software applications skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel.
- Taking initiatives. Extremely detail-orientated. Fast learner who can multitask.
- Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
Please submit your resume and prior work/project samples (e.g. website links, published papers, etc).