Communications Officer – Writer & Multimedia Content Creator at Institute for Optimum Nutrition

Contract: Part-time, permanent contract (0.8 FTE – 30 hours per week)

Start Date: Mid-August (Negotiable)

We are looking for a qualified journalist (degree or NCTJ) to produce high-quality copy for our public-facing Optimum Nutrition newsletter, and to create engaging content for our digital media streams and marketing activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently-qualified journalist or experienced professional to develop their skills across a range of media outputs. The successful applicant will have a keen interest in health and nutrition, and the ability to switch from writing an in-depth feature to producing a promotional pieces. 

You will come with:

• Ability to work at pace 
• A sense of fun with a strong professional ethic and the ability to get things done
• Ability to create content including in-depth features, interviews and news for our monthly Optimum Nutrition newsletter, as well as for marketing campaigns, website, and social media
• Ability to accurately proof and sub content on-screen
• Ability to read/understand research papers, with understanding of research methods
• Organisational skills
• Excellent individual and group communication skills
• Initiative and the ability to work as part of a team and to lead on projects when required
• Knowledge of InDesign, Dreamweaver, Audition and Premier Pro desirable

We offer:

• A supportive environment
• Flexible approach to home working
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme

If you have a passion for high quality journalism, social media and nutrition, join us. 

This is a hybrid role between the Richmond, London office and home.

For job descriptions and more role details please CLICK HERE.

Recruitment timeline

• Applications will close midnight Sunday 28th July.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above

The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) is an independent educational charity, registered company number 2724405, registered charity number 1013084. We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. All staff are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work. 

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as they are currently under-represented across our workforce. Appointments are made on merit. 

For any additional information or queries please feel free to contact Amy Gilham, Corporate Services Officer at ION on jobs@ion.ac.uk.