UX Writer, PlayStation Partners

Why PlayStation?PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Now, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.UX Writer, PlayStation PartnersSan Francisco or Los Angeles, CAUX Writers at PlayStation help define the user experience for new and existing PlayStation products, services, and off-console experiences, delivering high-quality messaging based on the feature spec, established style guides, business objectives, and overall UX philosophies. This includes actively participating in and giving constructive feedback in early Product grooming and UX design sessions, then driving the writing process through iteration, stakeholder/partner approval, and handoff to localization.This position focuses on the interactive experiences for PlayStation Partners on the web platform, and being the advocate and champion for gaming publishers and developers, as it pertains to making best-in-class tools and experiences. There is also an opportunity to affect the PlayStation UI, both on the PlayStation consoles (PS5 and PS4) and on our other web and mobile platforms. So while we appreciate a good blogger and technical writing, what we’re really looking for are strong UX writers with interactive experience.Our writers have a facility for solving problems from both creative and tactical standpoints. You will juggle multiple products on multiple platforms, often on multiple schedules and in multiple timezones, making organization a key factor. Social skills are vital, as you will routinely collaborate with engineers, designers, and product owners representing a wide variety of locations and cultural backgrounds. A willingness to make positive contributions to help improve how we do/make things, from tools to process, is also imperative.Qualifications5+ years professional writing experience, preferably in some combination of interactive, marketing, and technical venuesStrong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven history of meeting deadlinesStrong ability to write to specification while maintaining proper style/brand voiceEnthusiastic, organized approach to multi-tasking, with a command of current projects and their statusesAble to quickly learn and comfortably work with multiple tools, including proprietary CMS and visual-flow tools, project tracking tools, and inter-office communication tools.Able to become an expert on your assigned products, gauge new products and features, and make constructive suggestions that aid in their ideation and developmentAble to be a strong brand advocate who works with diverse teams to achieve business objectivesExperience with delivering messaging that must be localized into multiple languagesStrong portfolio demonstrating user experience knowledgeSolid knowledge of design and layout principlesWilling to enjoy a relaxed office with co-workers who truly enjoy what they doBonusPrior experience working in the tech industryExperience working in a B2B and B2C mindsetInterest in new technologies in web, mobile, and other devicesFamiliarity with the agile software development processSolid knowledge of the video game, movie, and television industriesExperience working on an ecommerce platform.#li-lf1 Equal Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.This employer is a corporate member ofmyGwork – LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals,students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.

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