Job Description

Boston Globe Media is seeking an experienced, energetic, and idea-driven Food Editor to lead food coverage at the Boston Globe and shape how we tell stories about what Boston eats — and why it matters.

This role is for a creative, audience-first editor who understands that food journalism succeeds when it meets people where they are: on the site, in newsletters, on social platforms, and in real life. The ideal candidate brings sharp editorial instincts and a constant flow of ideas that resonate with both loyal readers and new audiences alike.

We’re looking for someone who is both editorially ambitious and deeply attuned to audience needs — someone who understands that a great food story should inform, inspire, and be shared. You should love restaurants, but also understand the forces that shape them, and know how to tell those stories in ways that feel timely, useful, and alive across platforms.

If you believe food coverage can build community, reflect real lives, and strengthen the relationship between a newsroom and its audience, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Conceive, assign, edit, and publish compelling food coverage, including restaurant news, chef profiles, trends, reviews, and reported features, with a digital-first mindset
• Set the editorial vision for food coverage, generating ambitious, original ideas and guiding them from pitch to publication
• Maintain a nuanced understanding of the Boston-area restaurant industry, including its economics, labor realities, and cultural impact
• Build and manage relationships with publicists and freelancers while maintaining editorial independence
• Edit with clarity, rigor, and voice, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and high journalistic standards
• Collaborate with other editors, reporters, and visual teams to integrate food coverage into broader lifestyle, culture, and news conversations
• Stay ahead of local and national food trends, translating them into smart, relevant coverage for our audience
• Handle and coordinate weekly print responsibilities, including working with the copy desk, the visual/photo department, and layout and page design teams to make sure everyone has what they need for the section
• Handle and coordinate digital production work for Globe.com and audience engagement tasks, including social media, SEO, and newsletters

Qualifications:

• At least five years of daily editing experience
• Excellent news judgment and a keen sense for stories that provide value to readers
• Familiarity with the Boston food scene is a plus
• Proven ability to generate strong story ideas and execute them with energy and authority
• Excellent editing and writing skills, with a sharp sense of voice and structure
• An understanding of how food intersects with business, equity, immigration, labor, and community
• Comfort working in a fast-paced editorial environment and juggling multiple projects at once
• Experience with commissioning freelance contributors
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

The annual salary for this role is $90,400 - $122,300.

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EEO Statement: At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.