UX Writer

New York , United States

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The UX Writer will craft user-centric copy to enhance navigation and user experiences across digital products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better: - We’ve funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech - Yahoo! Finance - Best Mortgage Lender for First Time Homebuyers of January 2025: Best lender for quick approval - Yahoo! Finance - Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025: Best online mortgage lender  - Fintech Breakthrough Award: Best Lending Innovation Award  - Money Magazine - 8 Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025: Best for fast closing - We are Forbes’ Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023 - We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive.  A Better Opportunity The UX Writer will play a critical role in defining and refining the user experience for our digital products. The focus is on crafting clear, concise, and user-centric copy across all customer touchpoints, ensuring users can navigate our interfaces with clarity and confidence. This role combines writing talent with a deep understanding of user-centered design and product strategy.  Responsibilities:
  • Create clear, concise, and engaging copy for user interfaces, microcopy (buttons, error messages, instructional text), help articles, and notifications.  
  • Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, engineers, and researchers to ensure content aligns with user needs and business objectives.  
  • Develop and maintain content style guides and standards for tone, consistency, and brand voice across platforms.  
  • Conduct and apply user research and testing to optimize copy for usability and clarity.  
  • Edit and revise existing content for improved readability, accessibility, and effectiveness.  
  • Document and maintain copywriting guidelines and best practices.  
  • Actively participate in design and content brainstorming, usability reviews, and feedback sessions.  
  • Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.  
  • 2+ years of experience in UX writing, content strategy, or similar roles OR user research
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with a user-first mindset.  
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and digital product UX.  
  • Experience conducting user research and usability testing.  
  • Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) and agile product workflows.  
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.  
  • Collaborative spirit; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.  
  • Experience in highly regulated industries or localization for global audiences preferred.  
  • Understanding of content management systems (CMS), HTML/CSS basics, and conversational interfaces (chatbots, voice UI) preferred.  
  • UX Writing certification (e.g., UX Writing Hub, Nielsen Norman Group) is a plus.  
  • Company Benefits 

    We’re proud to support our employees and their families with a benefits package designed to care for their health, well-being, and everyday life. All full-time and benefit-eligible part-time employees can enjoy the following benefits:

    - Day One Coverage – Your benefits begin on your first day, so you’re supported from the start 
    - Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans that travel with you, wherever you are 
    - Mental Health Support When You Need It – Immediate access to virtual therapy with licensed providers for you and your eligible dependents (ages 6+), with your first few visits covered at no cost! 
    - Health Savings Account (HSA) – Includes an employer contribution to help you plan for healthcare expenses 
    - Employer-Funded Dependent Care FSA – Support for childcare and/or dependent care costs 
    - Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind 
    - Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most 
    - Extra Perks & Discounts – Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work 

    The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided.


    Disclaimer  

    Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.

    We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Health Insurance: Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans that travel with you, wherever you are
    • Disability & Life Insurance: Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind
    • Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most

    Better Holdco, Inc. is an American company which operates an online platform for mortgage origination and related services.

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    $95,000 – $120,000 per year
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