Job Description

Be Part of What's Next

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, our testing helps millions of consumers make smarter purchasing decisions every day. Join our Kitchen & Cooking Lab as a Temporary Analyst and play a hands-on role in evaluating the products people use in their kitchens, contributing to the trusted recommendations that have defined the Good Housekeeping brand for generations.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what’s next. 

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Conduct hands-on testing of kitchen appliances, cookware, food products, and related consumer goods using established laboratory protocols.
• Execute standardized testing procedures with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Accurately record, organize, and maintain testing data using spreadsheets and internal databases.
• Assist with the day-to-day maintenance, organization, and operation of the Kitchen & Cooking Lab.
• Procure groceries, ingredients, and other supplies needed to support product testing.
• Manage laboratory inventory, including tracking equipment, supplies, and product samples.
• Prepare testing materials and ensure laboratory workspaces remain stocked, organized, and ready for daily testing.
• Contribute to digital content by updating existing articles and writing product reviews as project priorities and workload permit.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• 2+ years of professional culinary, test kitchen, food science, product testing, or related experience, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Professional culinary or cooking experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate data collection and recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive, standardized testing procedures while consistently following established protocols.
• Strong written communication skills; published writing clips are a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Passion for consumer products, food, and kitchen innovation.
• Ability to commit to a three-month temporary assignment, with the possibility of extension.
• Ability to work from our New York City office four days per week.

The base salary range for this role is $35.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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