Our family of brands includes Schoolhouse, a lighting, home furnishings, and lifestyle brand based in Portland, Oregon, known for creating heirlooms that inspire unique, meaningful spaces; Food52, a generation cooking, home, and lifestyle company based in Brooklyn, New York, that blends content, commerce, and community to make the kitchen the heart of the home; and Dansk, a heritage design brand founded in 1954, committed to preserving its Scandinavian roots while creating timeless products that will be passed down through generations. Together, we’re dedicated to thoughtful design, purposeful living, and enriching the spaces where people live, work, and gather.

Food52 is a leading media and content company that celebrates home cooking, design, and lifestyle. Through engaging storytelling, compelling video, and a dynamic community, we inspire and connect millions of home enthusiasts. We are looking for an experienced and creative Director of Talent, Programming, and Program Development to lead our content strategy and talent partnerships, shaping the next generation of Food52’s media presence.

About the Role

As the Director of Talent, Programming, and Program Development, you will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of Food52’s content programming. You will be responsible for talent acquisition and management, content development, and programming innovation across digital, social, and emerging media platforms. You will lead the charge in crafting new formats, identifying influential voices, and ensuring our content remains fresh, engaging, and aligned with Food52’s brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Management: Oversee talent booking to, recruit, and manage talent (chefs, creators, experts, and personalities) to enhance Food52’s media and content ecosystem.
• Editorial: Oversee an editorial team made up of freelance editors and in-house editorial staff.
• Programming Development: Lead the ideation and development of new digital series, video formats, and programming initiatives that drive audience engagement.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with brands, agencies, and production partners to expand Food52’s content reach and revenue opportunities.
• Audience Growth & Engagement: Use data-driven insights to optimize programming decisions and ensure content resonates with our community.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and e-commerce teams to align content with broader business goals.
• Content x Commerce Integration - Strategically develop content that supports Food52’s commerce goals, creating seamless, engaging experiences that drive product discovery and conversion.
• Audience-Centric Programming / Audience Analysis - Use audience insights and analytics to inform content decisions, ensuring relevance and resonance with the Food52 community.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in media, content production, or digital programming, ideally in food, lifestyle, or adjacent categories.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling digital content programs with measurable success.
• Strong understanding of audience trends, analytics, and content monetization strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.

COMPENSATION

This is an exempt role.

The target pay range for this role is between 120k - 140k.

This role is eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.

WORKING AT FOOD52

Food52 is committed to providing our team with a competitive benefits package. Some of our benefits include:

• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited paid time off
• Monthly fitness reimbursement
• Citibike (NYC) or BikeTown (PDX) company-sponsored annual membership
• Generous employee discount across our brand portfolio
• 401K
• FSA / HSA

EEO STATEMENT

Food52 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members. We value diversity and recruit, hire, and promote individuals solely based on talent, qualifications, competence, and merit. We evaluate candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as required by law and as a matter of our company values.