Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining

Contract type Full-time/Permanent Location Hybrid - London and remote

Closing date 1 Sep 2025 Salary -

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 eye care 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 the 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 the English language and grammar

High attention to detail and strong proofreading skills

Ability to work on 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 be the ideal candidate for this role or others. 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.