Senior UX Writer

Title : Senior UX Writer

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.

Location : El Segundo, CA - 100% Remote

Note :

• Current portfolio and work samples required
• This is a remote position and can be anywhere from the US.
• Laptop will be provided along with any other equipment required.
• Our team is mostly PST so the hours would be closer to that but we can be flexible if shifted an hour or two, will need to be discussed but most meetings are PST.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Lead UX Writer, take ownership of writing projects from

ideation, planning, and launch through testing and implementation, always

aligning with our evolving editorial and style guidelines.

Partner closely with interaction design teams as they create visual comps and

other deliverables. Review creative with an eye toward effective expression and

communication.

Thoroughly and accurately digest UX wireframes, user flows, etc., translate them

into deliverables, and help manage documentation for living copy.

Manage copy assets, update and admin multiple copy databases intersecting

with design, development, engineering, and product teams.

Be willing to receive critical feedback from team leadership, designers,

researchers, and engineers, and other stakeholders then evaluate and

recommend copy refinements to help resolve issues.

Be proficient working within an Agile development process that involves hard

regular deadlines, rapid testing, and constant iteration. Be able to conceive,

create and revise messaging solutions until the problems are solved.

Always be where you need to be, do what you need to be doing, and take

responsibility for your work.

Be willing to learn what you don t know, and further develop what you do.

Qualifications

3-5 years experience in UX product writing, and content strategy for user

experiences across multiple platforms; mobile, web, and device. OR 5-6 years

experience in short-form headline, social, and brand advertising writing with a

denoted passion to learn UX and write for product.

Demonstrated experience working within an Agile environment, including sprint

scheduling, constant iteration, writing for UI and UX with an ability to delineate

the difference.

Current portfolio and work samples required

Deep understanding of current and future digital trends across all platforms,

including entertainment devices.

Aptitude for understanding technical subject matter; ability to quickly grasp core

ideas of varied and complex topics required

Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred plus

Advanced interpersonal skills essential

Bachelors degree in English, Communications, or equivalent experience

Software proficiency :

o Sketch, Zeplin, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, PowerPoint / Keynote, Jira,

Confluence, Notion, Asana

Please include in cover letter

Briefly explain the difference between writing as a process and copy as an

outcome

Contrast the similarities and differences between marketing / advertising and UX

writing

Your specific interest in writing for DirecTV and how we differ from other

opportunities in the UX space