Margaret Eby
About Margaret Eby
Margaret Eby serves as the Editorial Lead of Food at Food52 since 2021, bringing extensive editorial experience from various publications including Food & Wine and Meredith Corporation. She holds degrees in Urban Studies and English from Barnard College, as well as a Master's in Cultural Reporting from New York University.
Work at Food52
Margaret Eby has served as the Editorial Lead of Food at Food52 since 2021. In this role, she oversees the editorial direction and content strategy related to food, contributing to the platform's reputation for quality culinary content. Her leadership involves curating recipes, articles, and other food-related materials that engage the Food52 community.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Prior to her current position, Margaret Eby worked at several notable publications. She was the Culture Editor at Meredith Corporation from 2016 to 2020, where she focused on cultural content. Before that, she served as the Associate Editor at Brooklyn Magazine for ten months in 2014-2015. She also held the position of Senior Editor at Food & Wine for one year, from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to the magazine's food and beverage coverage.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Eby holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies and English from Barnard College, which she attended from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from New York University between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, she completed a Culinary Arts/Chef Training program at the International Culinary Center from 2018 to 2019, earning a certificate that complements her editorial work in the food industry.
Writing and Editorial Contributions
Margaret Eby has a diverse writing background, having worked as a Freelance Writer and Contributing Editor for Flavorpill from 2010 to 2011. She also served as the Books Blog Editor for the New York Daily News from 2013 to 2014, where she managed book-related content and social media engagement. Her role included recruiting and editing freelancers, assigning reviews, and coordinating online book coverage.
Authorship and Publications
In addition to her editorial roles, Margaret Eby authored 'Rock and Roll Baby Names' published by Penguin Group USA in 2012. This work reflects her interest in cultural themes and adds to her portfolio of contributions to the literary and culinary fields.