Editor-in-chief Cook illustration Longtime leader and founding team member Jack Bishop takes on new role as magazine is promoted to head of ATK Creative
Boston, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — America's Test Kitchen (ATK)The leading cooking media brand made the announcement today. Dan Souza,Editor-in-chief Cook illustration magazine, Souza will assume the role of Chief Content Officer (CCO), the media company's top creative role, effective immediately. As CCO, he will oversee all of ATK's content and provide creative direction across platforms including television, video, digital, magazines, books, YouTube, social media and podcasts.
America's Test Kitchen's New Chief Content Officer Dan Souza
As a long-time leader with America's Test Kitchen since 2008, Souza is uniquely positioned to continue and expand ATK's creative tradition and mission to enhance and inspire confidence, community and creativity in the kitchen. He will be responsible for the continued evolution of content across all ATK brands: America's Test Kitchen, Cooks Illustrated and Cooks Country. Souza has had a significant impact on the business over the years and has played a key role in the success and popularity of ATK's highly acclaimed original content. Cook illustration He appeared as a key member of the magazine. America's Test Kitchen TV show, and a success What is Dan eating? YouTube series.
“we, Dan Souza He is in charge of the creative direction of ATK. Jack Bishop Pioneering leadership.” Dan SurrattCEO of America's Test Kitchen. “Dan is an exceptional talent with a wealth of experience across the industry. He has an inspiring, forward-thinking vision for ATK that continues to make the science behind cooking accessible with a unique talent for connecting with people through storytelling.”
“Dan's experience as an editor, writer, recipe developer, food science expert, TV and YouTube personality, and social influencer makes him the perfect choice to lead our content team. Cook illustration“Dan has resurrected this historic brand and made the magazine the best it has ever been.” Jack Bishop“We look forward to what's next for Dan as America's Test Kitchen continues its mission to empower and educate home cooks,” said Dan McGillie, ATK's outgoing chief creative officer.
Souza boasts more than 16 years of experience leading and founding key elements of the America's Test Kitchen portfolio.
- Under the leadership of Souza, who has been editor-in-chief since 2017, ATK's flagship magazine Cook illustration In 2023, it received the Overall Excellence Award in the Services and Lifestyle category and was awarded the magazine industry's highest national magazine award by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME).
- Souza has served as a performer, test cook and resident science expert. America's Test Kitchen He has served as the lead judge on the Amazon show for 12 seasons. America's Test Kitchen: Next Generation.
- During his tenure, Souza helped launch ATK’s YouTube channel, hosting the popular series “ What is Dan eating?ATK's first original YouTube program.
- Souza has contributed hundreds of recipes to ATK magazines and television programs, and has contributed to over a dozen cookbooks. The New York Times bestseller The science of delicious cooking (2012) and James Beard Award nominee Cook's Science (2016).
- His personal story won a Peabody Award Moss Radio Hour He is a regularly invited expert for print, podcast, radio and television interviews with outlets such as NPR. Great table Radio program, Good morning, Americaand The Drew Barrymore ShowSuch.
“Taking over this role from my mentor and friend is a major honor in my career. Jack Bishop“America's Test Kitchen is a respected culinary media institution that has been close to my heart since I began working in restaurant kitchens. I am thrilled to continue ATK's long tradition of excellence and continue to revolutionize the way generations of Americans cook,” said Souza.
Souza is Boston-I'm from the area. Jamaica PlainHe graduated at the top of his class. American Culinary Association He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration. University of RichmondPrior to joining America's Test Kitchen, Souza new york, Bostonand Hungary.
Bishop has been responsible for the creative direction of ATK's broad media portfolio since 2015 and will continue in that role. America's Test Kitchenthe most-watched cooking show on American public television. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this falland Amazon's America's Test Kitchen: Next Generation He will oversee competition shows and additional creative projects.
Recruiting a new editor-in-chief Cook illustration The magazine will start soon.
About America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen's (ATK) mission is to empower and inspire confidence, community and creativity in the kitchen. Founded in 1992, the company is a leading multimedia resource that brings cooking to millions of fans through its television shows (America's Test Kitchen, Cook's Country and America's Test Kitchen: Next Generation), magazines (Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country), cookbooks, podcasts (Proof), the FAST Channel, short-form video series and the ATK All Access subscription for digital content. Boston Located in the Seaport District, ATK has earned the trust of home cooks and culinary professionals alike for its proprietary processes and best-in-class techniques. With 50 full-time (and admittedly very meticulous) test cooks, editors and product testers, they work daily to fine-tune every variable to find the best recipes, equipment, ingredients and techniques. For more information, visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com/.
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