Staff Writer

Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3)

London

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy (2 days at the London hub)

Generous holiday (30 days + bank holiday)

Life assurance

Health benefits

Shopping discounts

Gym discounts

Job summary

A leading membership organization in materials and mining is seeking a Staff Writer to join their editorial team in London. The role involves producing content for 'Materials World' magazine, attending events, and managing social media presence. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of journalism experience and a passion for scientific topics. A competitive benefits package and hybrid working arrangements are included.

Qualifications

At least two years' experience working as a journalist.
Confidence working with scientific material and interest in science journalism.
Proven ability to write incisive, well-structured news and features.
Strong interview and reporting skills.
Excellent command of English language and grammar.
High attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
Ability to work to multiple tight deadlines with accuracy under pressure.
Experience with InDesign for sub-editing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

Source and write news stories, special reports, and articles.
Maintain social media channels and upload magazine content.
Attend events and cultivate industry contacts.
Source high-quality images and liaise with the design team.
Proofread copy and check layouts for print and online content.
Maintain social media channels and upload magazine content to the website.
Participate in weekly digital news coverage rota.
Attend events and cultivate industry and academic contacts.
Meet editorial and production deadlines consistently.

Skills

Journalism

Writing

Proofreading

Interviews

Social media management

Tools

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Director of Business Support at The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

IOM3, the leading membership organisation for the materials, minerals and mining communities, is recruiting a Staff Writer to join the Content Team. IOM3, the leading membership organisation for the materials, minerals and mining sectors, is currently hiring for a Staff Writer to join our Content Team in London on a hybrid basis.

The role comes with an excellent benefits package including:

Hybrid working policy (2 days per week at the London hub)
Generous holiday (30 days + bank holiday)
Life assurance
Health benefits, including flu jabs and eyecare vouchers
Shopping and cinema discounts
Gym discounts or online classes

The Staff Writer will play a key role in our editorial team, working on Materials World magazine and digital content. Reporting to Magazine Group Editor Rupal Mehta, you'll produce news pages, contribute to digital content, and take ownership of regular magazine sections including events listings and book reviews.

You'll be expected to attend events and site visits for reporting, maintain the magazine’s social media presence across Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, and support the production process through to print. As you develop in the role, there may be opportunities to contribute to podcast production.

Responsibilities

Source and write news stories, special reports, profile pieces and long-form articles
Take ownership of regular magazine sections including Events Listings and Books
Proactively search for stories and develop new content ideas
Source high-quality images and liaise with the design team
Proofread copy and check layouts for print and online content
Maintain social media channels and upload magazine content to the website
Participate in weekly digital news coverage rota
Attend events and cultivate industry and academic contacts
Meet editorial and production deadlines consistently

The ideal candidate has:

At least two years' experience working as a journalist
Confidence working with scientific material and interest in science journalism
Proven ability to write incisive, well-structured news and features
Strong interview and reporting skills
Excellent command of English language and grammar
High attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
Ability to work to multiple tight deadlines with accuracy under pressure
Experience with InDesign for sub-editing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
Self-starter attitude with ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour and those who are disabled (physical, invisible or neurodivergent conditions) are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. IOM3 is a forward-looking, diverse and inclusive Institute, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. Should you need reasonable adjustments, please do not hesitate to contact us to make suitable arrangements.

For more information or to apply please contact Collette Marriott, Director of Business Support recruitment@iom3.org by 1 September 2025

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Writing/Editing, Engineering, and Research
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