Journalist writer & multimedia content creator

The Institute For Optimum Nutrition

Job Location:

Richmond - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job title: Communications Officer - writer & multimedia content creator

Location:Richmond London and homebased

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

Salary: 24720.00 0.8 FTE pro rata (30900 full-time equivalent)

We are looking for a qualified journalist (degree or NCTJ) to produce high-quality copy for our public-facing Optimum Nutrition newsletter bi-annual booklet and website. As well as 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 manage multiple priorities and meet agreed deadlines
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 and inclusive working environment
Flexible approach to home working
Commitment to reasonable workplace adjustments
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.

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We are committed to being an inclusive and accessible employer. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please email us at with the email subject Accommodation Needed. Our team will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.

Recruitment timeline:

Applications will close midnight Sunday 15th March 2026.

The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) is an independent educational charity registered company numberregistered charity number. 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.

We are also committed to becoming a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. We will make reasonable adjustments to support employees and applicants.

Required Experience:

Manager