UX Writer, Product Content Design
NinjaTrader - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290![NinjaTrader](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last 5 years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.
So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world.
We are seeking a Product Content Writer who can help us shape the narrative of our innovative trading products-you thrive on understanding technical software products and find excitement in the fast-paced world of financial markets, and preferably futures trading. You will play a vital role in enhancing user engagement and the customer understanding of our futures trading platform by developing clear, compelling content. Your work will empower our traders to fully engage with our cutting-edge tools and services.
You are:A collaborative, data-driven content expert with strong ideation skills, story-centric thinking, and a passion for creating delightful user experiences through effective written communicationA bridge builder who excels at connecting the dots between design, data, client feedback, user needs, business goals, product strategy and engineeringLocal to Chicago and open to a hybrid Tue-Thu in-office schedule in our innovative, energetic, team environment.What you'll do:
Use writing and content design skills to create, edit, and maintain UI text that assists with customer navigation through the user journeyDevelop comprehensive content for on-boarding, promotional materials, instructional documentation, including user guides, FAQs, and in-app help content-essentially all written content for the product user experienceCollaborate with designers, researchers, legal, marketing, product managers, and engineers-Influence and adapt to stakeholders and their feedback to translate technical details into understandable content for tradersWork with marketing to ensure consistent tone, branding, and messaging across all product communications-partnering on content strategies and guidelinesContinuously refine and optimize content based on user feedback, performance metrics, and industry and competitive trends-be an expert in user needs, goals, and behaviorsBe part of a team, organization and culture that operates in a product-driven, agile method, with a focus on research and client-feedbackWhat we look for:
3+ years of experience writing content for software products, preferably in fintech or a related industryA robust portfolio, demonstrating a range of styles across multichannel products, with well-honed writing skills and a keen eye for detailBachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or a related fieldStrong understanding of futures trading, financial markets, or investment platformsProven ability to distill complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand contentFamiliarity with UX principles and user-centered content strategies is a plusKnowledge of SEO best practices and how to apply them to product contentAdaptable, empathetic and solution-orientedStrong leader and collaborator-can confidently work with and clearly communicate with leads, directors, and aboveSelf-starter: ability to effectively manage workloads and technical requirements to meet deliverables within agreed timeframesOur Core Benefits Include:
Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totalling over 55% remote time)Generous PTO7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually1 Service Day Annually401k with 3.5% Company MatchHealth, Vision, Dental CoverageLife and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTraderFlexible Spending Accounts for Transit and ParkingGym Membership
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.