Senior Food Content Producer

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Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity a unifying force that drives innovation across people businesses and society. Launched in June 2022 it operates in over 145 countries and is fully integrated with dentsus Media and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy ofBuilding Brands for Whats NextDentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities crafting resilient forward-thinking strategies that thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Purpose of the Role

A creative and versatile food content producer that is passionate about food and drink bringing fresh and exciting ideas to the table. Reporting to the Food Lead the role will create and manage food-related content for our content channels. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in seasonality recipe development and food editorial with the ability to create engaging and exciting content that resonates with passionate food lovers.

What youll do

• Assist in planning and creating innovative food content for digital editorial recipe cards advertorials direct mail social and other special projects. This includes recipes cooking tips health and nutrition advice meal planning guides and product reviews
• Commission writers and contributors for recipe content ensuring they meet deadlines and theyre on brand.
• Edit food content copy to ensure consistency with house style
• Ensure that all recipes are triple-tested (at least 90% of testing conducted in the Waitrose Food kitchen) and that they deliver consistent high-quality results.
• Ensure all recipes are Waitrose friendly and nutritionally appropriate. If requiredcheck with individual buyers to verify availability of products appropriate seasonality and that packshots and prices aretimely
• Write technical cookery content providing expert advice and clear instructions
• Participate in planning meetings and marketing briefings working with designers art directors and content creators to ensure the content is visually compelling and aligned with brand guidelines.

What youll bring

• Formal cookery training or substantial experience working in professional kitchens
• Experience in editorial roles for food-focused magazines and digital content platforms with a strong understanding of the editorial process
• Proven experience in writing testing and editing recipes ensuring content is accurate accessible and engaging
• A solid understanding of UK food safety regulations and compliance standards as well as nutritional standards and government guidelines
• Experience working with clients maintaining professional relationships and managing content that meets client goals
• Ability to work closely with designers art directors and other creatives to deliver high-quality visually compelling food content

What we offer

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role. The team is based from our London office on a hybrid working basis.

At dentsu weve built a benefits package that supports every chapter of your life. From companyfunded Private Medical Insurance a 24/7 Virtual GP and a generous sickpay policy to wellbeing days volunteering time flexible bankholiday swaps and great everyday perks like retail discounts gym access and tech schemes - we make it easier to live well not just work well.

Our employeeled resource groups have helped shape policies that genuinely matter: enhanced maternity paternity and carers leave extended sick leave menopause and babyloss support plus 10 fertility treatment days. Combined with life assurance income protection financial education tools and flexible savings options youll find a workplace that invests in you - your health your family your future.

About Dentsu

Dentsuis an integrated growth and transformation partner to the worlds leading organisations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo Japan and now operating in approximately 120 countries and regions we bring together the power of a global network of leadership brands to deliver impactful end-to-end growth solutions.

Through our client promise Innovating to Impact we drive growth through integrated services across Media Customer Experience Management (CXM) and Creative. Our business transformation (BX) mindset combined with a focus on experience transformation (EX) drives sustainable growth for brands people and society.

Our commitment to innovation collaboration anddiversityenables us to continuously evolve pushing boundaries while delivering measurable impact in a fast-changing world.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu we embrace diversity and inclusion valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation benefiting our employees partners and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race ethnicity nationality religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process please contact us at quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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