Job Title: Copywriter - Senior
Job ID: 37779
Location: El Segundo, CA 90245
Duration: 24-36+ Months with possible extensions
Interview Process: Phone/WebEx
Number of Positions: 1
Candidate required to be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
Candidate should have Online Portfolio.
*** DIRECTV position
*** Current portfolio and work samples required
*** This is a remote position and can be anywhere from the US.
*** 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.
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
Required Skills:
UX Product writing/Copywriting:
Online Portfolio:
Content Strategy:
Microsoft Suite/Google Suite:
PowerPoint/Keynote:
Jira/Confluence:
Notion/Asana:
Agile:
Entertainment industry (a plus):
Top 5 Skills / Additional Job Posting Description Details *
QUALIFICATIONS:
-3 to 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.
-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 a plus
-Advanced interpersonal skills essential
-Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or equivalent experience
Software proficiency:
1. , Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, PowerPoint/Keynote, Jira, Confluence, Notion, Asana
• Drive UX copywriting projects from ideation, planning, and launch through testing and implementation to ensure that they align with our branded experience
• Partner with internal groups and teams to foster a strong collaborative culture
• Work closely with interaction design teams to align design features, taxonomy, and nomenclature
• Develop and maintain editorial style guides, tone of voice principles, and any additional guidelines to ensure a cohesive voice across all products
• Establish and maintain editorial and copywriting design processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency
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 copy databases intersecting with design, development, engineering, and product teams.
Be willing to receive critical feedback from team leadership, designers, researchers, 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.
1) Requires a self-motivated writer who possesses an infectious work ethic.
2) Must be proactive and continually check in with the Associate Creative Director or Creative Director, the account team and project managers to see that every expectation is being met and exceeded.
3) Passion for and knowledge of popular culture are essential.