Journalist - writer & multimedia content creator

Job title:

Communications Officer – writer & multimedia content creator

Location:

Richmond, London and home based

Contract:

Part‑time, permanent contract (0.8 FTE – 30 hours per week)

Salary: £24,720.00 0.8 FTE pro rata (£30,900 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 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 piece.

• 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

• 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.

Applications will close midnight Sunday 15th March 2026.

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.