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Fellow, Test KitchenJob 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.
About the Team:
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the People Inc. Food Studios, a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 test kitchens, 13 photo studios, a prop and styling studio, an outdoor grill/BBQ station, and an expansive showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the People Inc. Food 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:
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
Prepare recipes on camera for hosted social videos
Assist with market order and grocery shopping; stock shared pantries and cold storage areas in the kitchen
Stay abreast of current cooking trends, cookbooks, and competitors in the food space
Consult and assist as needed on photo shoots to ensure recipes are being executed as intended
File all expense reports for accounting purposes
Work with the Test Kitchen Manager to be a steward of the facilities
About You:
Candidates for this role should have:
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 are social media savvy and excited about the digital space
You care deeply about the way food looks and tastes and enjoy both the artistic and
You are a team player and excellent at multi-tasking
You’re a spirited self-started and deadline driven
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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People Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple plan choices, including no‑cost options, and the employer states it contributes more than most toward premiums. Dental and vision extend to part‑time staff, with EAP access included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous and flexible PTO is highlighted, with accrual starting immediately and a PTO buyback option. Volunteer PTO adds additional time‑off flexibility.
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Parental & Family Support — Subsidized backup childcare via Care.com is offered alongside inclusive family‑building support such as parental leave, fertility benefits, childcare benefits, and adoption assistance. These benefits indicate an emphasis on supporting a range of family needs.
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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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