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Embarcadero Media Foundation

Intern, Foodist

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Adrienne Mitchel / Food Editor Location : Hybrid Date : 3/3/25 About Us Embarcadero Media ... Articles for Peninsula Foodist appear on four websites - Palo Alto Online, The Almanac, Mountain ...

gannett

Food & Dining Reporter/Editor

Savannah, GA · On-site

... Food & Dining Reporter/Editor to lead coverage of one of the South's most dynamic culinary scenes ... Links to 3-6 online samples of your work or online portfolio. Show us what you've produced or had a ...

gannett

Food & Dining Reporter/Editor

Savannah, GA · On-site

... Food & Dining Reporter/Editor to lead coverage of one of the South's most dynamic culinary scenes ... Links to 3-6 online samples of your work or online portfolio. Show us what you've produced or had a ...

The Daily Meal

Drink Channel Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Our passionate team canvasses the world to bring its millions of readers the best food and drink ... editing for online media Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential ...

The Daily Meal

Drink Channel Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Our passionate team canvasses the world to bring its millions of readers the best food and drink ... editing for online media Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential ...

Tribune Media

Managing Editor

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history. Apply online at: The Managing Editor is the newsroom ...

WOWK-TV

Managing Editor

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history. Apply online at: The Managing Editor is the newsroom ...

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What does an online food editor do?

An Online Food Editor is responsible for planning, creating, editing, and publishing food-related content on digital platforms like websites, blogs, and social media. Their duties often include developing recipes, writing articles, overseeing food photography, and ensuring content aligns with audience interests and brand standards. They collaborate with writers, chefs, photographers, and marketers to produce engaging and accurate culinary content. In addition, they may analyze trends, optimize content for SEO, and manage editorial calendars to keep the site updated and relevant.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an online food editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Online Food Editor, you need excellent writing, editing, and culinary knowledge, often supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO best practices, and photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop is typically required. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to collaborate with writers, photographers, and chefs are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure engaging, accurate, and visually appealing food content that attracts and retains a digital audience.

What are the most common challenges faced by online food editors when collaborating with recipe developers and photographers?

Online Food Editors often face challenges coordinating between recipe developers and photographers to ensure that both the written content and visuals meet editorial standards and publication deadlines. Communication is key, as editors must clearly convey the desired style, format, and brand voice while managing revisions and feedback efficiently. Balancing creativity with consistency and accuracy, especially across multiple contributors, can be demanding but is crucial for producing high-quality, engaging food content.

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Infographic showing various Online Food Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Freelance food writer

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

Embarcadero Media Foundation
Newspaper Publishers • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Embarcadero Media Foundationexternal

$250/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Produce food features, roundups, enterprise stories, profiles and Q&As.

  • Produce food blogs, such as restaurant openings and closings.

  • Keep an eye out for food stories while in the field and pitch relevant stories to the Food Editor.

Job description

Description:

Opening: Embarcadero Media Freelance Reporter – Food
Department: Editorial, Foodist – appears in Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice, Redwood City Pulse
Reports To: Adrienne Mitchel / Food Editor
Location: Remote
Date: 3/3/25

About Us

Embarcadero Media Foundation is a nonprofit journalism group with three printed weekly newspapers, seven hyperlocal news websites and six email newsletters that serve a population of more than 500,000 people on the MidPeninsula and the East Bay’s Tri-Valley. We are looking for a motivated and passionate freelance reporter to join our food branch, The Peninsula Foodist, to inform, inspire and entertain our readers and the foodies of the Peninsula.

Articles for Peninsula Foodist appear on four websites – Palo Alto Online, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice and Redwood City Pulse – and may also appear in two print newspapers – Palo Alto Weekly and The Almanac. Peninsula Foodist has its own Instagram account, @peninsulafoodist, and weekly newsletter.

Job Summary

The Food Freelancer will be responsible for producing food features (generally 800-1,200 words) and food blogs (generally 300-600 words). The ideal candidate will possess excellent interviewing, writing and storytelling skills and have a passion for food. The Food Freelancer will be working closely with the Food Editor and the Features Editor at Embarcadero Media.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce food features, roundups, enterprise stories, profiles and Q&As. Deadlines are flexible as long as you communicate your timeline with the Food Editor.
  • Produce food blogs, such as restaurant openings and closings. Deadlines are flexible as long as you communicate your timeline with the Food Editor.
  • Keep an eye out for food stories while in the field and pitch relevant stories to the Food Editor
  • While the Food Freelancer is not responsible for taking photos on the scene, they are responsible for communicating with the source about a time for a photographer to come by and/or to request courtesy images from the source

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in journalism or related field
  • 1 year of experience reporting professionally
  • Knowledge of the Peninsula’s food scene (San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, excluding San Jose)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience reporting on food and/or working in the food industry
  • Being a foodie!

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication and written skills
  • Ability to interview, craft a story and write in AP style

Working Conditions

  • Flexible hours – produce at least 1 feature or 1 set of three blogs per month
  • Remote
  • May have to drive to meet sources and conduct interviews

Compensation

  • $200 for a feature
  • $250 for three blogs

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three clips via the application form. Freelance reporter applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For details, contact amitchel@embarcaderopublishing.com.

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