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UX Writer IRC175112
| Job: | IRC175112 |
| Location: | United States - Boston MA |
| Designation: | Consultant |
| Experience: | 3-5 years |
| Function: | Content Engineering |
| Skills: | Content Engineering, Content Strategy, Context API, Drupal, End User Documentation, Software Architecture design |
Description:
• Own content goals and deliverables for complex projects across dev portal
• Author compelling short- and long-form content that maintains Product voice consistency and elevates product offerings
• Evaluate content for compliance with voice standards and to improve quality, maximize word economy and comprehension
• Apply knowledge gained on the job to enhance messaging end-to-end and pinpoint gaps in existing content
• Edit and fact-check content generated by technical writers and developers before it is published online
Requirements:
• Capable of crafting content that is as technically sound as it is clear and concise.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills plus keen attention to detail
• Autonomous and comfortable juggling multiple, overlapping, and, at times, competing priorities
• Accustomed to high-tech environments and working with cross-functional product development, management, and design teams.
• Comfortable forging relationships with geographically-dispersed teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Preferences:
• Able to grasp source code basics, architecture diagrams, and more.
• Process-oriented and accustomed to a start-up pace for projects.
• Willing to experiment with new ways to organize and deliver content online
• Adept at producing concise, high-quality text that maximizes online visual spaces
• Highly-skilled grammarian who can write within established style guidelines
• Familiarity with CSS and HTML; and willingness to learn more
• Adept at writing within an Agile workflow and using project management tools, including the Atlassian suite and Git, and more
• Knowledge of and experience writing about APIs a plus
Job Responsibilities:
• Partner with UX designers to enhance text based on target audiences, visual spaces, form factors, and other aspects.
• Document evolving product voice standards and best practices for digital channels as they mature
• 5+ years relevant experience; but, for the right candidate, willing to accept 3+ years
• Writing samples that demonstrate 3+ years of experience drafting brand-compliant copy for digital products (B2B, B2B2C and/or B2C) that are highly technical in nature but need to be simple in execution to be successful.
• Portfolio that shows a wide range of copy tactics and touchpoints, from splashy taglines to more transactional messaging.
• Experience with content management systems that support workflow, versioning, and publication – Drupal is preferred.
What We Offer
Exciting Projects:Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies.
Collaborative Environment: You can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!
Work-Life Balance:GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home.
Professional Development:We provide continuing education classes, professional certification and training (technical, soft skills, language, and communication skills) to help you realize your professional goals. Being part of a global organization, there are additional learning opportunities through international knowledge exchanges.
Excellent Benefits:We provide our employees with competitive salaries, health and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a matched contribution 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, and PTO and holidays