Culinary Editor (80%)

About the job

Food is more than just enjoyment for you: it tells stories about people, traditions and trends, about food production or societal changes. You recognise stories that interest our readers – and know how to present them journalistically.

For the People, Food, Better Living section of "Schweizer Familie" we are looking for a person with strong writing skills and solid knowledge in the culinary field starting 1 January 2027 or by arrangement. We offer you a challenging, independent role with plenty of creative freedom.

What to expect:

• As a Culinary Editor, you will be part of a seven-member team and primarily responsible for topics around food, enjoyment and nutrition.

• You are interested in the Swiss gastronomy scene, engage with food and its production, and you also enjoy cooking.

• You have a feel for topics and independently develop relevant and surprising stories about people and products, about food culture and new developments.

• You are a skilled writer, research thoroughly and know how to tell your stories vividly and entertainingly – in portraits, reports, interviews, short texts and other suitable formats.

• You have broad general knowledge and also contribute ideas in the areas of People and Better Living.

• Ideally, you already have experience in magazine journalism.

Benefits:

• Five weeks’ holiday with the option of seven weeks and holiday purchase

• Flexible working time models and mobile office options

• Paid day off on your birthday

• A market- and performance-oriented salary

• Numerous discounts, e.g. mobile phone subscription, digital TV, bike rental, car purchase

• Comprehensive free health promotion offerings (coaching, Health Coach app, flu vaccination, various training sessions)

• Possibility of unpaid leave up to a maximum of six months

• Additional half days off before certain public holidays

• Employees recruiting employees: bonus up to CHF 2,000

• Comprehensive training and further education offerings (leadership training, mentoring, development programmes, language courses, sales academy, self-competence, methodological competence, project management, change management and much more)

• Free digital subscriptions as well as discounted print offers