UX Writer

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 85000 - 95000

Posted on: 03-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

4910 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn Ohio 44144

About the Role

As a UX Writer you will be a key contributor within the Client Experience Design group of the Experience & Design team responsible for crafting clear intuitive and engaging copy that guides KeyBanks consumers through our digital banking experiences.

You will collaborate with product designers researchers and engineers to create microcopy content strategies and user flows that make complex financial services accessible and approachable for everyday users. Your words will shape how millions of consumers interact with their money from checking balances to applying for loans.

You will champion user-centered content design ensure consistency across all consumer touchpoints and translate research insights into meaningful copy that reflects our commitment to making banking simple human and helpful.

This role requires a skilled communicator who can distill complex financial concepts into clear language collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and balance user needs with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

CONTENT STRATEGY & DESIGN

Create clear concise and actionable microcopy for digital banking interfaces including buttons error messages form fields and instructional text

Develop content strategies and information architecture that guide users through complex financial tasks and workflows

Partner with product designers to ensure copy and design work together seamlessly to create intuitive user experiences

Translate technical and financial terminology into language that everyday consumers can understand and act upon

RESEARCH & VALIDATION

Conduct content audits to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure consistency across products

Partner with UX researchers to test and validate copy through A/B testing usability studies and user feedback sessions

Incorporate qualitative and quantitative data into copy recommendations and iterations

Analyze user behavior metrics to understand how copy impacts task completion and user satisfaction

COLLABORATION & INFLUENCE

Work closely with product managers designers and engineers throughout the Agile development process

Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all copy meets regulatory requirements while remaining user-friendly

Partner with marketing and brand teams to maintain voice consistency across consumer touchpoints

Participate in design sprints workshops and ideation sessions to solve user problems through content

STANDARDS & GOVERNANCE

Contribute to and maintain KeyBanks UX writing style guide and content design principles

Ensure all consumer-facing copy adheres to accessibility standards and inclusive language guidelines

Document content patterns and reusable copy components for the Key Design System

Champion best practices in content design across the organization

Qualifications

3 years of experience in UX writing content design or related field

Portfolio demonstrating clear user-centered writing for digital products with emphasis on simplifying complex information

Strong understanding of user experience principles and human-centered design methodologies

Experience writing for responsive web and mobile interfaces

Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Proficiency in Figma and other design collaboration tools

Experience with content management systems and documentation tools (Confluence Jira)

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across multiple projects

Bachelors degree in English Communications Journalism HCI or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries

Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles

Understanding of SEO principles and their application to UX content

Experience with localization and writing for diverse audiences

Knowledge of content testing methodologies and analytics tools

Understanding of front-end development concepts (HTML/CSS)

Experience contributing to or maintaining design systems

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71000.00 - $122000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors including but not limited to skills experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $85000 - $95000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 12/05/2025 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information pregnancy disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Location:4910 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn Ohio 44144About the RoleAs a UX Writer you will be a key contributor within the Client Experience Design group of the Experience & Design team responsible for crafting clear intuitive and engaging copy that guides KeyBanks consumers through our digital banking ...