Research Fellow

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 The Bon Appétit/Epicurious + NYU Food Studies Fellowship 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. The Bon Appétit/Epicurious + NYU Food Studies Fellowship is designed to provide hands-on career experience for aspiring food writers in a professional food media organization. BA/Epi seeks to hire one NYU Food Studies graduate student to work directly with the research director in order to learn not only the processes of the research department, but also gain a better understanding of the entire editorial process at Condé Nast. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the day-to-day work in preparing articles for publication under the research department. Primary Responsibilities: ● Fact check and edit materials across all platforms, including the print magazine, digital web articles, video, and podcasts ● Observe and help develop a story through its entire life-cycle, from ideation to publication ● Collaborate with editorial, art/photography, social media, and other departments within the organization ● Provide foundational/background research on subjects in support of story development ● Liaise with restaurants, chefs, journalists, and other outside organizations in relation to stories ● Participate in brand meetings and workshops ● Attend industry events as needed ● Pitch and write stories as opportunities arise ● Various other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Candidates will have deep interest in not only food writing but multiple aspects of food media publication. Candidates must have the desire to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, be detail-oriented, and display strong communication skills. Prior journalism and/or professional culinary experience is not required but is a plus. Timeline and Compensation: Candidate applications will close July 10, 2026, though early application is encouraged. The fellowship would start on or around September 8, 2026 and run for approximately 15 weeks, ending in late December 2026. The fellow is expected to work 15-20 hours per week, with hybrid remote work options available. Pay rate is $28/hour. To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter on Handshake: TKTK 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.