America's Test Kitchen is hiring: Director of Photography in Boston

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the look of a brand that reaches millions of fans across media platforms including digital, television, streaming, magazines, books, social media, podcasts, and more.Based in Boston, MA and reporting to the Chief Content Officer, the Director of Photography will oversee a team of approximately 12 professionals including photographers, photo producers, food stylists, and image specialists, and have a significant role in helping to shape the future of the company where savory aromas waft from the test kitchen through the office.The Director of Photography will oversee photography for ATK’s brands—including America’s Test Kitchen, Cook’s Illustrated, and Cook’s Country—and will manage the day-to-day operations of the ATK photography studio, crafting a vision to ensure ATK’s photography is beautiful, inspiring, premium, unified across brands and platforms, and distinctive in a crowded culinary-media market.Primary ResponsibilitiesStrategic VisionCreate a clear, brand-defining vision for ATK’s photographySet clear standards that make ATK’s visual work as premium as our recipes and equipment reviewsEncourage smart risk-taking that moves ATK photography forward while staying true to who we areOperational and Resource ManagementLead the Photography department, managing the entire photo team and all processes and productionManage hundreds of in-house shoots per year without sacrificing creative qualityDevelop practical workflows that leave room for creative explorationManage budgets, timelines, and resources effectivelyBuild strong partnerships with Editorial, Marketing, and Digital leaders to align visual direction with business goalsOversee image management including rights, digital-asset management, and archivingTeam Leadership and DevelopmentSet a high creative bar and develop a team that consistently delivers exceptional workManage and mentor all members of the Photography teamInspire and create a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaborationFoster an environment where team members can reach their full creative potentialInnovation and TrendsKeep abreast of emerging technologies to enhance photography creative and workflowsUnderstand competitive landscape in order to differentiate ATK’s photography in the marketplaceSkills and Experience7+ years leading photography teams, with expertise in food photographyImpressive photography portfolio demonstrating range, technical skill, and storytelling abilityTrack record of building and developing high-performing creative teamsExpertise across all platforms including digital, books, magazines, and marketing creativeStrong background in art direction, visual design, styling, and multimedia productionProven ability to evolve established brands while honoring their historyExceptional eye for photography with the ability to articulate and champion creative visionStrategic thinker who balances creative excellence with business objectivesDiplomatic leadership style that builds consensus while maintaining high standardsPassion for cooking and connecting with the home cook’s journeyMastery of photography techniques, lighting, and compositionExperience with digital-asset management and efficient workflowsUnderstanding of rights-management basicsAwareness of new tools and technologies that could improve our workProficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suiteThis position is located in our Boston, MA office in the Seaport district. Based in a state-of-the-art 15,000-square-foot test kitchen in Boston’s Seaport District, ATK has earned the trust of home cooks and culinary experts alike thanks to its one-of-a-kind processes and best-in-class techniques. Fifty full-time (admittedly very meticulous) test cooks, editors, and product testers spend their days tweaking every variable to find the very best recipes, equipment, ingredients, and techniques. Learn more at https://www.americastestkitchen.com/.Why America’s Test Kitchen:We're passionate about cooking, and about creating the best place to work. We're small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.