UX Writer ll - Marketplace

Booking.com

4.5

(33)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Why you should apply for a job to Booking.com:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 5/5 in supportive management
  • 85% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 79% would recommend this company to other women
  • 84% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our ambition is to achieve gender parity (45-55%) in all units and at all levels of our organization.
  • Hybrid roles are available, depending on the team and manager
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    Position summary

    joying the support, community and resources of a large, experienced UX organisation made up of nearly 200 writers, designers and researchers. You'll report to the UX Writing Manager for your area who will support you in your growth and development.

    UX Writers at Booking.com write clear and concise quality messaging that considers the end-to-end user experience. You need to be an excellent communicator and collaborator - we work in a dynamic and diverse environment where inclusivity, openness and modesty are key. Almost everything you write will be translated into 44+ languages and dialects, and you'll need to work closely with peers and collaborators like Marketing, Brand and Legal to deliver at velocity and scale

    To learn more about working as a UX Writer at Booking.com check out B.Writes, our Medium publication.

    Please apply with your English CV and link your portfolio or writing samples. Samples should include UX/product writing work specifying your role and clearly defining problems, solutions and your UX processes.

    Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Write clear and concise copy across multiple online channels and platforms that impact key business metrics

    • Send copy to Language Specialists with sufficient context (conceptual and visual) for translating your ideas to a local audience

    • Collaborate with your fellow UX Writers to ensure copy is consistent across all user experiences

    • Create copy-focused experiments using persuasion techniques to support product goals and your copy strategy

    • Use qualitative data, quantitative data and important metrics to measure the impact of your copy and transform those insights into new iterations

    • Work with UX designers, researchers, product managers, product marketers and many others to develop and implement business strategy through copy

    Qualifications & Skills:

    • You have a minimum 3 years relevant experience in UX Writing - this includes past experience working in e-commerce or data-driven product teams

    • You have a native level fluency in English

    • You have a portfolio that demonstrates your UX writing experience

    • You're a passionate advocate for users, dedicated to the craft of writing and creating elegant user experiences

    • You are technically savvy, with an understanding of experimentation and deriving data and insights from quantitative and qualitative research

    • You're self-motivated and take ownership of your ideas to solve challenging problems in an evolving environment

    • You are a strong communicator, you possess a keen attention to detail

    • You are able to prioritise multiple projects and collaborators

    Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

    Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

    • Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave

    • Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)

    • Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

    • Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs

    • Global Employee Assistance Program, free Headspace membership

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

    Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."

    We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

    Application Process

    • Let's go places together: How we Hire

    • Please apply with your English CV and link your portfolio or writing samples. Samples should include UX/product writing work specifying your role and clearly defining problems, solutions and your UX processes.

    • The interview process will entail: a take-home test, 3 business interviews.

    • This role does not come with relocation assistance.

    Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

    Pre-Employment Screening

    If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

    Why you should apply for a job to Booking.com:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 5/5 in supportive management
  • 85% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 79% would recommend this company to other women
  • 84% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our ambition is to achieve gender parity (45-55%) in all units and at all levels of our organization.
  • Hybrid roles are available, depending on the team and manager