UX Copy Editor/Copywriter (Contract) Job at Skydio, San Mateo, CA

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  • Skydio
  • San Mateo, CA

Job Description

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more! 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr Skydio

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time,

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