Alaina Chou
About Alaina Chou
Alaina Chou is a Commerce Producer at Bon Appétit and Epicurious, where she integrates her skills in artistry, design, and photography. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and has held various roles in production, design, and photography across several organizations.
Current Role at Bon Appétit & Epicurious
Alaina Chou serves as a Commerce Producer at Bon Appétit and Epicurious, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she utilizes her diverse skill set in artistry, design, and photography to enhance the brands' commercial content. Her responsibilities include overseeing the production of visual and written content that aligns with the culinary focus of both platforms. Chou's work contributes to the overall mission of providing engaging and informative resources for food enthusiasts.
Previous Experience at Condé Nast Entertainment
Prior to her current position, Alaina Chou worked as a Freelance Production Assistant at Condé Nast Entertainment for two months in 2022. During her time in this role, she supported various production activities in New York, gaining valuable experience in the media industry. This position allowed her to develop skills in production coordination and collaboration within a fast-paced environment.
Education in Fine and Studio Arts
Alaina Chou studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from 2018 to 2022. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in artistic principles and practices, which she applies in her professional work. The program emphasized both technical skills and creative exploration, equipping her to navigate the intersection of art and commerce in her career.
Freelance Work and Diverse Skill Set
Chou has a background in freelance work, including roles as a Graphic Designer and Photographer at Mouth and as a Marketing and Design Freelancer at Spark No. 9. She also served as the Executive Photography Director for Penn Appétit Magazine from 2018 to 2021. Her diverse experiences have allowed her to explore the intersection of cooking, creativity, community, and media, enriching her contributions to the culinary field.
Contributions to Photoshoots
As part of her role at Bon Appétit and Epicurious, Alaina Chou contributed to a photoshoot for Owney's Rum. This project showcased her ability to blend photography with culinary storytelling, highlighting her expertise in visual content creation. Her contributions reflect her commitment to producing high-quality imagery that enhances the brands' narratives.