Lead Food Stylist - NBCUniversal

This is a Full Time Job

We are looking for an experienced Lead Food Stylist to help coordinate and prepare all food segments for television, the web, and various other mediums. This person will work closely with the Art Direction, Staging and Props teams to use styling techniques, so food looks desirable and lasts for the length of broadcast segments and/or post tapes/photoshoots.

Responsibilities:
• Plan, prepare and style food for product demonstration.
• Interact and educate show hosts and guests on food preparation tips, as needed.
• Work with editorial producers on best approach for segment success.
• Organize and keep kitchen clean and free of safety hazards.
• Maintain kitchen stock and coordinate with Props team to ensure adequate products are on hand.
• Check in daily shopping for segments and adjust as needed by coordinating with props team.
• Stay up to date with show production by checking email daily and read the upcoming segments information.
• Ensure all segment trays are broken down and placed back into stock after use.
• Coordinate with the crew and Props team to ensure leftover props and products from commerce and lifestyle segments are properly accounted for and returned to stock.
• Regularly collaborate with freelance talent across segments, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure seamless production execution.
• Assist in setting and dressing segments for the following day's show, working in close collaboration with the Art team to ensure each set is production ready.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
• 4 years of food experience at a top lifestyle website, publication or channel
• Must be an organized self-starter with exceptional time management skills

Desired Characteristics
• A passion for food content and a proven track record of sourcing content that fits within a specific editorial voice and aesthetic.
• Able to work efficiently in a high-paced and high-energy environment.

Additional Requirements:
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.