UX Writer - Contractor

Be on the cutting edge of classroom technologyDo you love consistency in software messaging? Do you believe that clear, accessible language can help level the playing field in education? Are you passionate about crafting microcopy that empowers students and teachers to succeed? Our development team needs you! We are looking for a UX Writer to contribute microcopy that will enhance the user experience for administrators, teachers, and students who are working to improve performance on high-stakes tests. This is a contracted role that is projected to involve 10 hours of contribution per week. As a UX Writer you will:

Write, edit, and maintain microcopy and product documentation to give users a strong learning experience in our software products (B2B)Review UX deliverables and make suggestions for improvements with copyContribute to a voice and tone guide for our software to establish a consistent persona across the user journeyAssist in standardizing the system nomenclature and messaging templatesBring a user-centered focus to make our documentation and product language match the needs of our intended audiencesEmbrace a conversational writing style meant for guiding our users through the product's featuresSupport the Product Designers to reduce friction for inexperienced users who are learning a new platformContribute to copy for customer research projects and customer persona developmentThe copy you will produce includes:

Contextual help (tooltips, instructions, alerts, modals, etc. )Onboarding materialSystem recommendationsSurveysEmailsSupport ArticlesAbout UsNearly 90% of low-income students graduate high school without a college-ready ACT or SAT score. MasteryPrep's mission is to level the playing field in education by offering the most effective test preparation available - made accessible to all students. Through 10 successful years of partnering with school districts and institutions on college readiness services and resources, MasteryPrep has surpassed one million students served since the company's founding in 2012. MasteryPrep increased its student outreach by 70 percent in 2021 and is ranked among the Inc.

5000 "Fastest Growing Companies," featured by "Entrepreneur 360," and selected among the "Growth Leaders" by Louisiana Economic Development. RequirementsA portfolio that demonstrates relevant experienceReceptivity to feedbackHigh attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFamiliarity working with wireframes and functional specsFamiliarity with FigmaInquisitive and articulate in asking specific questions to learn more informationAble to understand and apply new information, procedures, or principles to perform job dutiesNorth American English fluencyExperience working in ed-tech and software is preferredGeneral availability during 9: 00a - 5:

00p Central Time (CT) Deep belief in the potential of all students and a passion for MasteryPrep's missionRespect for individuals' diverse experiences and the ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgroundsBenefitsThis is a contracted role and is currently expecting 10 hours of contribution per week. This role is compensated at a rate of $30/hour.