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Fellow, Test Kitchen/Food Styling - Des MoinesJob Description
About the People Inc. Fellowship Program:
The People Inc. Fellowship Program runs from June 2026 to May 2027. The program offers candidates the opportunity to gain experience working full-time in the office with some of our most popular brands. Fellows work full-time and earn $18/hr.
This specific Fellowship is based in our Des Moines, IA office.
About the Team:
Located in Des Moines, Iowa, is the People Inc. Test Kitchen and Content Studios, a state-of-the-art facility featuring 10 test kitchens, 6 photo studio kitchens, a prop room, an outdoor grill/BBQ station and a showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the Dotdash Test Kitchen and Content Studios is the country’s premier creative hub, producing thousands of world class recipes, images and related content annually for People Inc.’s print, digital, and social platforms.
Responsibilities will Include:
Assist the Kitchen Coordinator with the market order and grocery shopping for the Test Kitchen and Photo Studios
Develop and test recipes across People Inc. print and digital brands. Deliver fully annotated recipes in style, including content deliverables, nutritional analysis, and photos for each project.
Assist Food Stylists with recipe preparation for photo and video shoots and learn the art of food styling
Ensure organization of workspaces and stock ingredients before recipe preparation for testing of recipes and food shoots.
Keep accurate records of expenses and file receipts, as directed by the Kitchen Coordinator
Stay abreast of current cooking trends, cookbooks, and competitors in the food space
About You:
Candidates for this role should have or be:
B.S., B.A., Culinary degree or equivalent professional cooking experience
Proficient with recipes: in writing according to style and able to troubleshoot a recipe just by reading it. You have a strong knowledge of food, including a range of cuisines, techniques and equipment. You have social media savvy and are excited about digital trends
Creative and Scientific: You care deeply about the way food looks and tastes and enjoy both the artistic and methodical aspects of creating food and recipe content. You love to geek-out about the latest culinary accessories and have fun putting equipment to the test
The Ultimate Team Player: no job is too big; no job is too small. You are willing to do anything to help the team get the job done, and your ego never gets in the way
A multitasker: When it comes to juggling multiple projects at once, you’re a pro; you anticipate needs before they arise
Self-motivated: You’re a spirited self-starter. You are deadline driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectations
Flexible: Highly adaptable to supporting frequent changes in direction and workflow
About People Inc.: People Inc. is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living. People Inc. is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC.
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, robust mental‑health resources, and inclusive family‑building and transgender health care are described, with HSA/FSA availability. This breadth aligns with what stronger media/tech employers offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include “unlimited” PTO and 10–12 paid holidays. Several postings and profiles consistently reference flexible time‑off structures alongside core holidays.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents is paired with adoption/surrogacy assistance and family‑care supports such as Care.com backup care. These offerings indicate family‑forward benefits on par with top peers.
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People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
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