UX Copy Editor/Copywriter (Contract)

About the role:
We’re looking for an experienced UX Copywriter/Copy Editor to help refine and standardize the voice of our in-product copy across Cloud, Mobile, and Internal interfaces. This contract role will begin as a full-time (40 hrs/week) engagement for one month, focusing on auditing existing copy and developing a comprehensive, easy-to-use Tone & Style Guide. Afterward, the role transitions into a part-time (5-10 hrs/month) consulting position, where you’ll refine the guide as needed and provide ongoing copy review and feedback to designers, engineers, and product managers.

How you'll make an impact:

• Conduct a full audit of our current in-product copy across Skydio’s Cloud, Mobile, and Internal tools.
• Develop a clear, practical Tone & Style Guide that empowers designers, product managers, and engineers to write effective UI copy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and clarity in all user-facing messaging.
• Work closely with Customer Support teams to incorporate their copywriting guidelines and ensure alignment between product and support content.
• Partner directly with VP and CEO-level leadership to refine the Tone & Style Guide and gain alignment at the highest level.
• Provide ongoing copy editing and consulting (5-10 hours/month) to refine the style guide and review in-product copy as needed.
• Offer direct feedback and best practices to engineers, designers, and product managers on UI writing.

Ideal candidate:

• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills, with a strong portfolio of UI writing.
• Proven experience creating Tone & Style Guides for tech companies or aerospace products.
• Background working in-house or as a consultant with design teams scaling or refining design systems.
• Deep understanding of UI components and how they function (e.g., notifications vs. toasts).
• Familiarity with Android Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) and best practices for writing UI copy.
• Experience collaborating with Customer Support teams to align product and support messaging.
• Comfortable working with VP and CEO-level leadership to refine and gain approval for critical style and tone decisions.

Why Join Skydio?
At Skydio, you’ll work on cutting-edge autonomous technology alongside a world-class team of designers, engineers, and product experts. Your work will directly shape how users interact with our products, ensuring clarity, consistency, and a frictionless experience.

If you’re passionate about UX writing and want to make an impact in the rapidly growing field of autonomous drones, we’d love to hear from you!

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