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Writer, Lifestyle

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

... on food & drink, and other lifestyle topics , and also mining potential story pitches from ... The Lifestyle Writer would be responsible for using these & other posts to turn around several ...

Grant Writer

Clearwater, FL · On-site +1

$55K - $58K/yr

The Grant Writer is an exempt position responsible for developing and writing grant proposals ... food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly. Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer ...

Grant Writer

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$55K - $58K/yr

The Grant Writer is an exempt position responsible for developing and writing grant proposals ... food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly. Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer ...

Proposal Writer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

Requires 5 years of experience in roles closely related to proposal writing or business development support; proposal management and coordination function with experience engaged in retail and Food ...

Food Service Associate

South Williamson, KY · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Kimball, TN · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Fultondale, AL · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Prestonsburg, KY · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Etowah, TN · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

White Pine, TN · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Hixson, TN · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Dandridge, TN · On-site

$10.75 - $14/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$12 - $15.75/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Paintsville, KY · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

Food Service Associate

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive ... Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store ...

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How much do food writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for food writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges food writers face when balancing creativity with editorial guidelines?

Food writers often need to strike a balance between expressing their unique voice and adhering to publication standards. This can mean adjusting tone, length, or focus to fit the needs of different editors or audiences, which sometimes requires flexibility and quick adaptation. Additionally, fact-checking recipes and culinary information while creating engaging, original content can be challenging under tight deadlines. Effective communication with editors, chefs, and photographers is also crucial for ensuring accuracy and meeting expectations.

What does a food writer do?

As a food writer, your primary responsibilities are to write reviews and critical articles on food establishments and specific dishes. Your duties are to visit bars, restaurants, cafes, and other areas to try new recipes and report your educated opinion. You talk about the cooking techniques, the authenticity of the style, how the flavors combine, presentation, and other tasting aspects that encourage your readers to visit and try the dish. A food writer can work for blogs, magazines, websites, or other publications, but you can also be freelance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Writer, you need strong writing skills, a deep understanding of food culture, and often a background in journalism, culinary arts, or communications. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, SEO strategies, and food photography tools like DSLR cameras or editing software is highly beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to convey sensory experiences engagingly make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure compelling, credible, and visually appealing content that resonates with diverse audiences and meets industry standards.

What does a food writer do?

A food writer creates content about food, cooking, restaurants, culinary trends, and food culture. They may write articles, reviews, recipes, or books, and their work can appear in magazines, newspapers, blogs, or other media outlets. Food writers often research ingredients, interview chefs or food experts, and sometimes test recipes themselves. Their goal is to inform, educate, and entertain readers while sharing insights about the culinary world.
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Infographic showing various Food Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,001 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Fox News Digital Lifestyle team seeks a Lifestyle Writer to produce a high volume of content for FoxNews.com, sourced from news sites, press releases, original sources, social media platforms, online forums and more. You will be tasked with closely following trending topics of interest to the FoxNews.com Lifestyle reader, with a particular focus on food & drink, and other lifestyle topics , and also mining potential story pitches from platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and X, as well as online forums including Reddit, blogs, etc. The Lifestyle Writer would be responsible for using these & other posts to turn around several short-form articles each day for our Lifestyle sections, as well as sourcing matching video segments and contributing to video production.
This is not an on-air position.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Monitor social media platforms and forums for the latest breaking or trending news items of interest to Fox News Lifestyle readers
  • Produce several pieces of content per day, based on trending news items of interest to our Lifestyle readers, as directed by your editor(s) and working closely with our team
  • Work efficiently to identify, report, write and publish daily articles under strict deadlines
  • Mine partner sites and affiliates to identify and syndicate partner content that would be of interest to the Lifestyle audience
  • Monitor site traffic and analytics to maximize page views, unique users, and media initiates
  • Research and source matching video components for files

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Close familiarity with social media platforms and forums including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Reddit, etc.
  • The ability to identify trending news or viral trends impacting, or being of interest to, readers of the Fox News Lifestyle verticals
  • Background reporting and writing for Lifestyle verticals preferred
  • Relevant writing experience for online publications
  • Familiarity and strong interest in using AI tools as directed
  • Familiarity with Photoshop or photo-editing software, as well as with Premiere Pro for video
  • Thorough knowledge of Associated Press style guide
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Multimedia interests preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Great team play, can-do spirit and "all-in" mentality

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $60,000.00-75,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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