Content Creator, Writer & Editor (Contractual)

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