Carson Lombardi
About Carson Lombardi
Carson Lombardi is the Food & Drink Editor at Hearst Made, where he develops food-centered content and collaborates with various departments. He has a background in baking and pastry arts, along with extensive experience in editorial roles across multiple publishing companies.
Work at Hearst
Currently, Carson Lombardi serves as the Food & Drink Editor at Hearst Made. In this role, he develops food-centered content and collaborates with various departments, including photo, video, and design, to ensure cohesive and well-packaged content. He has been with Hearst since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Carson Lombardi studied at Johnson & Wales University, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Baking and Pastry Arts from 2011 to 2013. He furthered his education at Hofstra University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English with a concentration in Creative Writing & Literature and a minor in Journalism from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a program in Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-Checking at NYU School of Professional Studies in 2018.
Background
Carson Lombardi has a diverse background in the publishing and culinary fields. He began his career as an intern at Soho Press in 2016 and has held various editorial positions at companies such as Artisan Books and ABRAMS. He also worked as a Digital Content Producer for the Food Network Kitchen App in 2021. His experience includes roles in publicity, managing editorial tasks, and serving as a teaching assistant.
Achievements
In 2019, Carson Lombardi started a home baking business called CAKED, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit in the culinary industry. He has also developed food-centered content for a variety of clients, including chefs and meal-kit companies. His work involves assisting video producers in writing scripts and graphics to maintain a cohesive voice across programs.
Freelance Opportunities
Carson Lombardi is available for freelance work, offering services in content writing, editing, recipe testing, and blogging. His expertise in food and drink content creation positions him as a valuable resource for clients in the culinary and publishing sectors.