Copywriter

*Description*
Top skills:
-UX Writing: Proven, portfolio backed experience writing UX focused copy that drives user action across digital journeys. This is the most critical skill and must be demonstrated with examples.
-Web Copywriting: Strong background creating content specifically for web experiences, including both short form marketing copy and long form editorial and educational content.
-Content Strategy: Ability to think strategically about the overall page experience, content flow, information hierarchy, and how content influences user behavior and business outcomes.
-SEO Knowledge: Working understanding of SEO best practices and how content decisions impact search performance and user acquisition.
Cross Functional Collaboration: Comfortable partnering with UX designers, product teams, legal, compliance, and brand stakeholders in a large regulated financial services environment.
-Figma Proficiency: Hands on experience working in Figma as part of a design and content workflow.
Copywriter (Level 4, Hybrid in Newark)


Please see below the job description and come prepared with any questions.


Leads the strategy, creation, and optimization of UX copy across digital experiences on the client's website. This role goes beyond writing to define when and how copy should be used versus visuals, interaction patterns, or layout to drive clarity, usability, and conversion. Partners closely with UX, design, marketing, and optimization teams to ensure content is intentional, user-centered, and aligned to business outcomes.


Scope & Ownership
* Owns UX copy across page-level, component-level, and end-to-end journeys with medium-to-high complexity
* Defines content strategy and UX writing approach, including when to reduce, replace, or elevate copy with visuals or interaction design
* Accountable for clarity, brevity, tone/voice, and usability of all user-facing copy
* Establishes standards for microcopy and content patterns across experiences


Key Responsibilities
* Write and refine UX copy including headlines, microcopy, instructional text, error states, and in-flow messaging
* Determine optimal balance of copy vs. visuals/UI patterns to improve comprehension and reduce friction
* Simplify complex or regulated topics into clear, concise, user-centered language
* Write and evolve long-form content, including page body copy, educational content, and end-to-end journey messaging
* Partner with UX and Product Design to shape information hierarchy, interaction flows, and content placement
* Develop and evolve content frameworks, messaging hierarchies, and reusable UX writing patterns
* Create and maintain copy variants for personalization and A/B testing, with clear hypotheses and rationale
* Contribute to experience design decisions, advocating for minimal, effective, and purposeful content
* Facilitate workshops to align teams on voice, tone, messaging, and UX writing principles
* Collaborate with legal, compliance, and brand teams to ensure copy meets requirements while maintaining usability


Collaboration & Communication
* Works in close partnership with UX Design, Web Strategy and Product teams to co-create experiences
* Partners with Optimization teams on testing strategy, copy experimentation, and performance insights
* Collaborates with Web Strategy and Marketing to ensure consistency while adapting messaging for UX contexts
* Educates cross-functional teams on UX writing best practices and the role of content in experience design
* Communicates recommendations through clear rationale, examples, and usability-driven insights


What this role produces
* UX copy across journeys, including microcopy, system messaging, and in-flow guidance
* Content strategies and frameworks that guide experience design
* Messaging hierarchies and content patterns that scale across products
* Educational and explanatory content that supports user understanding and decision-making
* A/B testing variants with clear hypotheses and performance insights
* Content audits, usability insights, and actionable recommendations
* Workshop outputs (UX writing principles, voice/tone guidance, decision frameworks)
* Documentation supporting copy decisions and design rationale


What you'll need to succeed:


* 5+ years of experience in UX copy writing or related roles, preferably in financial services and/or regulated environments
* Strong expertise in UX principles and writing action-oriented marketing copy
* Proficiency with design and collaboration tools (e.g., Figma, Miro, Adobe Workfront, Microsoft Office Suite)
* Portfolio demonstrating proven UX copy writing examples
* Strong facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills to influence cross-functional alignment and decision-making
* Data-informed mindset with experience leveraging analytics and user research to define success and evaluate outcomes
* Ability to make informed trade-offs balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environment


It'd be a plus if you're familiar with:


* Experience partnering with product, marketing, personalization, and/or experimentation teams
* Experience with content management systems (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager)
* Personalization strategies and content targeting
* Voice of the Customer tools and tactics (e.g., Qualtrics, NPS, etc.)
* Experience leveraging AI to accelerate design workflows and insight generation


Success Indicators (Examples)
* Improved task completion rates, comprehension, and reduced friction in key flows
* Demonstrated ability to reduce unnecessary content while increasing clarity and effectiveness
* Measurable impact from content experiments (conversion, engagement, usability metrics)
* High adoption of UX writing standards across teams
* Reduced rework due to early alignment with UX, legal, and brand partners
*Skills*
Content strategy, ux writing, Figma, seo
*Top Skills Details*
Content strategy,ux writing,Figma,seo
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
Figma
SEO
*Experience Level*
Intermediate Level
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Newark, NJ.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $47.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.