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Hannah Brantley

@hannahbrantley

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Experienced food editor and writer specializing in culinary storytelling and editorial leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek editorial roles that blend culinary knowledge and storytelling, with opportunities for leadership, program development, and impact in food media.

I am a food editor and writer with a strong foundation in hospitality, culinary education, and food systems. I bring hands-on editorial experience across developmental, line, and copy editing, and I am fluent in CMOS, AP, and APA style.

In my freelance and staff roles I have contributed features and regular pieces to outlets including Le Petit and Tasting Table, and I served on the Quality Team at Food & Wine, optimizing SEO, metadata, and CMS workflows. I regularly produce precise introductory copy and series content for digital food journalism.

As a program director and coordinator, I managed annual programming for 300+ classes, recruited and mentored over 40 instructors, developed budgets and kitchen staffing programs, and supported fundraising and event execution. I also have experience in academic publishing, assisting journal production and author feedback.

I hold an MA in Gastronomy, a Diploma of Culinary Arts, and a recent certificate in Sustainable Food Systems. I combine editorial rigor with culinary knowledge and program leadership to help food brands, publications, and organizations tell clear, engaging stories.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Editor & Writer

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HB Editing

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Provide developmental, line, and copy editing plus proofreading for food and hospitality clients; contribute monthly to Le Petit and produce freelance features for Tasting Table. Maintain style consistency across CMOS, AP, and APA.

Developmental Editing Line Editing Copy Editing Proofreading CMOS AP Style APA CMS SEO

Editor, Quality Team

Food & Wine (Dotdash Meredith)

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Optimized SEO and metadata, enforced AP and in-house style guidelines, and wrote introductory copy for the Cocktail 3 Ways series while managing content in the CMS.

SEO AP Style CMS Copywriting Content Management

Program Director

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Managed annual programming of 300+ classes across multiple departments, recruited and mentored 40+ instructors, developed budgets, and supported fundraising and grant-related events.

Program Management Budgeting Instructor Recruitment Event Coordination Grants Curriculum Development Hiring Operations

Assistant Editor and Researcher

Food, Culture & Society

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Assisted the Editor in Chief with print journal production, provided detailed feedback to authors, and supported selection of journal themes and editorial content.

Editorial Research Print Production Peer Review Content Planning

Program Coordinator

Boston University

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Supported the Director and chefs in the Food & Wine culinary program, organized events and graduation dinners, managed food ordering and inventory, and created/graduated ServSafe exam quizzes.

Program Coordination Event Planning Inventory Management Academic Support Scheduling