Content Creator, Writer & Editor (Contractual)

Unilever PLC; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 450,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) R&D seeks a Content Creator, Writer & Editor in Mumbai to lead engaging communications that showcase the team’s science, innovations and leadership. You will craft stories for internal and external audiences, manage content calendars, and strengthen visibility through digital channels and LinkedIn.

Role involves translating complex scientific topics into accessible narratives, collaborating with multidisciplinary experts, and shaping content across websites,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications, or journalism, preferably in FMCG or research-led fields.
• Excellent written English and ability to simplify complex topics for broad audiences.
• Experience creating executive communications, social content, and LinkedIn thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Create communications that showcase R&D's people, science, and innovations.
• Translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
• Shape LinkedIn profiles and content plans for leaders and talent.
• Develop stories across biotechnology, microbiome, food science, digital innovation, packaging, and sustainability.
• Maintain R&D web pages and content hubs with accuracy and clarity.
• Write, edit, and proofread articles, leadership messages, newsletters, campaigns, and social content.

Skills

Content creation

Editing

LinkedIn thought leadership

AI in content

Stakeholder management

Content management system

Editorial judgement

Education

Science degree (Master's or Bachelor's)

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Content Creator, Writer & Editor

Team: R&D Communications
Location : Mumbai

Please note : This is a contractual third-party opportunity.

About HUL R&D

HUL R&D combines pioneering people, breakthrough science and leading-edge digital intelligence to create innovations for Indian as well as global consumers. With R&D sites in Mumbai and Bengaluru, the team brings together scientists, engineers, consumer experts, data specialists and other innovators to deliver bold, sustainable and differentiated innovation across HUL’s brands.

https://www.hul.co.in/our-company/rd-innovation/

Role purpose

Lead engaging, high-quality communications that bring HUL R&D’s people, science and innovation to life. The role will turn complex work—from breakthrough science and digital intelligence to consumer-led product innovation—into compelling stories for internal and external audiences. It will strengthen the visibility of R&D leaders and top talent, particularly through LinkedIn and digital channels.

Key responsibilities

• Create communications that showcase HUL R&D’s pioneering people, breakthrough science, digital intelligence and consumer-led innovation.
• Develop stories on scientific advances, new technologies, innovation launches, R&D talent and collaborations.
• Translate complex scientific, technical and digital topics into clear, engaging narratives for colleagues, senior leaders, external audiences and talent communities.
• Partner with R&D teams to identify and communicate stories across areas such as biotechnology, microbiome science, food science, digital innovation, packaging and sustainability.
• Shape and manage LinkedIn profiles, content plans and thought-leadership posts for R&D leaders and top talent.
• Create, update and maintain R&D web pages and content hubs that are clear, accurate, and easy to navigate.
• Write, edit, and proofread articles, leadership messages, presentations, newsletters, campaigns, videos, and social content
• Build editorial calendars and manage content workflows, reviews, approvals, and publication schedules.
• Use channel performance data and audience feedback to improve the reach and impact of R&D content.
• Use AI tools responsibly to research, draft, edit, summarize, repurpose and optimize content, with human review and confidentiality safeguards.
• Support the editing of technical, regulatory and authority-facing documents when needed.
• Work closely with R&D, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Regulatory Affairs and subject-matter experts.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in content creation, writing and editing, ideally in innovation, science, technology, consumer goods or a related field.
• Excellent written English, strong editorial judgement and the ability to make complex topics engaging and accessible.
• Understand the fundamentals of science and technology to be able to craft in-depth R&D communications.
• Experience creating executive communications, social content and LinkedIn thought leadership.
• Understanding of scientific, technical, consumer and digital innovation topics.
• Experience using a website or content-management system, such as SharePoint, to build and update pages.
• Basic understanding of clear page structure, accessibility, searchability and user-friendly digital content.
• Strong knowledge of digital communications, content planning, audience analytics and channel best practices.
• Practical experience with generative AI, content automation and responsible AI use.
• Strong stakeholder-management and project-management skills.
• Experience with technical or regulatory documentation is helpful but not essential.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Proven working experience of 3 or more years in corporate communication/public relations or journalism in a reputed corporate, PR agency or media organization, preferably in an FMCG/pharmaceutical/research-led industry.
• A Masters or Bachelor’s degree in science is preferred