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 contextualizes what’s happening in the world of food. Epicurious is the all-in-one platform for cooking inspiration and advice, helping home cooks at every level get dinner on the table with trustworthy tips, techniques, and the stories behind iconic dishes.

Bon Appétit and Epicurious reach millions of home cooks and food lovers across Bonappetit.com, the magazine, Epicurious.com, the Epicurious app, the BA podcast, live events, video, newsletters, and social platforms.

About the role

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. The fellow will work directly with the research director to learn the processes of the research department and gain a better understanding of the entire editorial process at Condé Nast. The fellow will participate in all aspects of the day-to-day work in preparing articles for publication.

Location: New York, NY

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

Requirements

• Deep interest in food writing and multiple aspects of food media publication
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
• Prior journalism and/or professional culinary experience is a plus but not required

Schedule

The fellowship runs for approximately 15 weeks, starting on or around September 8, 2026, and ending in late December 2026. The fellow is expected to work 15-20 hours per week, with hybrid remote work options available.

Pay

$28/hour