Staff Writer
Core
Investigative reporter covering culinary culture, food science, and dining/lifestyle trends for a general-interest magazine audience.
Role type
Senior IC staff writer (food culture)
Builds
Long-form investigative stories and cultural analysis pieces
Domain
Media & Publishing / Food Culture
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
General-interest magazine journalism, investigative reporting, food culture expertise, editorial judgment, clear and stylish writing, trend analysis, deadline management, source cultivation
Preferred skills
Familiarity with The Atlantic, sense of humor, ability to switch gears quickly
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Produce fascinating stories on unexpected dining trends, food science, and culinary obsessions; analyze how food shifts reflect broader cultural changes; break news and provide sharp cultural analysis; cultivate a deep bench of sources
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
