Senior UX Writer - US Based Remote Opportunity

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. 

If you are an experienced Senior UX Writer professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Senior UX Writer. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Senior Director of User Experience, the Senior User Experience Writer is part of a talented UX team that ensures an effective user experience across all Common App products. Possessing a deep knowledge and expert application of human-centered design and design-thinking methodologies, this individual will lead, develop, and maintain user-friendly, intuitive content across Common App products.

Senior UX writers work collaboratively across the organization with designers, researchers, product managers, and other stakeholders to craft compelling, human-centered content that enhances user experience and engagement. They help drive the tone, language, and content optimization that aligns with both user needs and business objectives, ensuring consistency, clarity, and usability in all deliverables. Our designers are evangelists for the user needs throughout project life cycles.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in UX writing, content design, or related fields.
• Highly proficient in human-centered design methodology and application and usability best-practices specifically in content development and editing. .
• Extensive experience in creating clear, concise, and user-friendly copy for a variety of audiences and experiences.
• Exceptional communication, active listening, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and collaboratively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
• Proficient in design and documentation tools such as Figma, FigJam, Google Docs, Confluence etc. for creating content and collaborating with stakeholders.
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