Nicole Rufus
About Nicole Rufus
Nicole Rufus is an Associate Food Editor at Kitchn, part of Apartment Therapy Media, with a background in food studies and Africana studies.
Company
Nicole Rufus currently works at Apartment Therapy Media as an Associate Food Editor at Kitchn. She began this role in 2021. Previously, she served as Assistant Food Editor at Kitchn from 2020 to 2021, also under the Apartment Therapy Media umbrella.
Title
Nicole Rufus holds the title of Associate Food Editor at Kitchn, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing recipes and contributing to the site's culinary content.
Educational Background
Nicole Rufus studied at New York University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Food Studies between 2020 and 2022. She completed her undergraduate studies at Scripps College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies in 2016. She also attended Milton Academy from 2008 to 2012.
Professional Experience
Before her current role, Nicole worked as an Assistant Brand Strategist at Horizon Media from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as an Associate Social Engagement Manager at iCrossing in Greater New York City Area from 2016 to 2017. Earlier roles include positions at Lutheran Social Services of New York, The Motley Coffeehouse, and Scripps College.
Recipe Development and Food Writing
As part of her role at Kitchn, Nicole Rufus develops recipes, showcasing her culinary creativity and innovation. Her work in food writing is influenced by her strong background in Africana Studies, which brings a focus on diverse culinary traditions.