Staff UX Writer
Leads UX writing and content strategy for Airbnb’s Host products, shaping product language from concept through launch and partnering with design, research, legal, accessibility, and localization teams. Requires 10+ years of experience and strong executive communication skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Write clear, concise copy across multiple product touchpoints.
- Lead content work across multiple projects within an initiative.
- Develop strategic ideas based on product requirements, data, and research.
- Determine language and design patterns that best serve the user experience.
- Present content and design work to directors, executives, and project stakeholders.
- Build consensus with stakeholders and partners on content recommendations.
- Manage copy deadlines and deliver detailed copy across multiple projects.
- Collaborate with accessibility, anti-discrimination, legal, and localization partners.
- Participate in writing critiques and help improve teammates’ work.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in UX writing, content design, or content strategy.
- Ability to lead content and copy work from concept through detailed design.
- Experience working with and presenting to executive teams.
- Experience creating content principles, messaging frameworks, and style guides.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout design and development.
- Solid understanding of user experience design principles and interaction patterns.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Comfort working alongside other design disciplines in Figma.
Compensation
- Base pay range: $180,000–$223,000 USD annually.
- May also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and employee travel credits.
Skills
Ux Writing, Content Design, Content Strategy, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Figma, Messaging Frameworks, Style Guides
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