At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world.
Role Description
- We're looking for a UX Writer to join our UX Writing and Content Design organisation in our Marketplace department in Amsterdam. We're a close-knit community made up of more than 70 writers.
- In Marketplace, you'll work at the heart of our business - where our mission is to unify traveller experiences and accelerate Booking.com's pursuit of the Connected Trip. You'll have the opportunity to create products used by millions of travellers around the globe across different platforms, from web to app.
- In this role, you'll partner directly with highly iterative product teams, while enjoying the support, community and resources of a large, experienced UX organisation made up of nearly 200 writers, designers and researchers. You'll report to the UX Writing Manager for your area who will support you in your growth and development.
- UX Writers at Booking.com write clear and concise quality messaging that considers the end-to-end user experience. You need to be an excellent communicator and collaborator - we work in a dynamic and diverse environment where inclusivity, openness and modesty are key. Almost everything you write will be translated into 44+ languages and dialects, and you'll need to work closely with peers and collaborators like Marketing, Brand and Legal to deliver at velocity and scale
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To learn more about working as a UX Writer at Booking.com check out B.Writes, our Medium publication.
Please apply with your English CV and link your portfolio or writing samples. Samples should include UX/product writing work specifying your role and clearly defining problems, solutions and your UX processes.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Write clear and concise copy across multiple online channels and platforms that impact key business metrics
- Send copy to Language Specialists with sufficient context (conceptual and visual) for translating your ideas to a local audience
- Collaborate with your fellow UX Writers to ensure copy is consistent across all user experiences
- Create copy-focused experiments using persuasion techniques to support product goals and your copy strategy
- Use qualitative data, quantitative data and important metrics to measure the impact of your copy and transform those insights into new iterations
- Work with UX designers, researchers, product managers, product marketers and many others to develop and implement business strategy through copy
Role Qualifications and Requirements:
- You have a minimum 3 years relevant experience in UX Writing - this includes past experience working in e-commerce or data-driven product teams
- You have a native level fluency in English
- You have a portfolio that demonstrates your UX writing experience
- You're a passionate advocate for users, dedicated to the craft of writing and creating elegant user experiences
- You write copy that is intuitive, futureproof and scalable
- You are technically savvy, with an understanding of experimentation and deriving data and insights from quantitative and qualitative research
- You have a can-do attitude and work well independently and in a team
- You're self-motivated and take ownership of your ideas to solve challenging problems in an evolving environment
- You flourish with feedback, responding with creative thinking and iterations
- You enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and disciplines
- You are a strong communicator, you possess a keen attention to detail
- You are able to prioritise multiple projects and collaborators
Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parental (22-weeks paid leave), grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, working from home furniture and ergonomic support, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
- A breathtaking sustainable HQ Campus in Amsterdam, that offers on-site meals, coffee, and snacks, multi-faith and breastfeeding rooms at the office
- Commuting allowance and bike reimbursement scheme
- Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products, upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3, and friends & family Booking.com discount vouchers
- Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs
- Global Employee Assistance Program, free Headspace membership
DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Booking.com
DEI have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone."
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the interview process. Please contact us to request adjustments.
Career Development Opportunities
- Bi-annual performance conversations, company-wide mentoring program, and internal development opportunities
- Unlimited access to Udemy, Coursera, LinkedIn learning, O'reilly
Application Process
- The interview process will entail a total of 3 interviews, and include a take home test. We require a portfolio or slides about 1-2 of your past projects.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.