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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Description
The Senior UX Writer will collaborate across the global organization to develop and deliver best-in-class copy and content design for our groundbreaking and unparalleled streaming service, as well as our legacy products, discovery+ and HBO Max.
You'll be expected to work often autonomously, as well as in close collaboration with, partners in product design, product management, and a variety of stakeholders including product leadership, marketing, product expansion, and legal.
Responsibilities
ï‚·Oversee content design and UX copy from inception to completion.
ï‚·Partner with product managers and product designers to create engaging,
informative, and delightful user experiences.
ï‚·Write clear, compelling, and error-free copy on deadline that meets product
voice, tone, standards, and guidelines.
ï‚·Collaborate to design and maintain language systems, copy and button/CTA
style, templates, mockups, user scenarios, flows and experiences.
ï‚·Create copy docs and help maintain the in-product copy repository.
ï‚·Collaborate with other UX writers to create and maintain product copy style
guides.
ï‚·Encourage optimal viewer and subscriber engagement through storytelling and
messaging.
ï‚·Partner with fellow UX writers, data scientists, engineers and program managers
to evaluate and continuously refine user experiences.
Requirements
ï‚·Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
ï‚·5+ years of experience in UX Writing and/or content design.
A portfolio with relevant writing samples.
ï‚·Strong copyediting skills.
ï‚·Experience with Figma.
ï‚·Familiarity with streaming landscape and best practices.
ï‚·Ability to thrive both collaboratively with a team and autonomously as necessary.
ï‚·Positive attitude and adaptive style - the ability to switch seamlessly from one
project to the next.
ï‚·Must provide a strong portfolio showcasing writing.
Desired Characteristics
ï‚·Excellent knowledge of style, American English spelling, grammar, punctuation,
and usage; international language skills a plus.
ï‚·Deep knowledge and experience writing for product environments.
ï‚·Fluent in branding, product functionality and user experience theory, practice and language; strong visual thinking.
ï‚·Experience working in high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.
ï‚·Streaming service or entertainment background.
ï‚·Hands-on experience with user research techniques including user testing,
personas, user tasks and scenarios, internal and external user interviews.
How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.This employer is a corporate member of myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.
