Production Writer - Freelance

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Our Production Writers help streamline operations by independently handling non-creative day-to-day copy tasks, while working under the guidance of an Associate Creative and in collaboration with other writers and disciplines. The Production Writer will follow the work from concept through production and delivery, ensuring it adheres to the brand’s standards of quality. The ideal candidate will possess an exacting eye for detail, thrive in a fast-paced creative workplace, and proficiently make complex technologies seem amazingly simple.

Please note: This is a 3-month freelance contract role. No visa transfers or visa sponsorships will be offered at this time.  Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Managing updates and addressing inconsistencies in copy across multiple digital and non-digital touch points. Creating and maintaining documentation as needed for visibility and collaboration across teams.
• Writing alt text for images and other web elements to the standards that adhere to accessibility best practices, while applying feedback from accessibility experts.
• Writing alternate versions of existing copy such as geographical variations based on provided briefs and populating in any relevant trackers or matrices with alt copy.
• Maintaining and updating any trackers or documentation related to legal footnotes based on inputs/feedback from legal and editing teams.
• Making accuracy edits to existing copy based on briefs and with guidance from creative leads and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with other writers, producers, art directors, designers, developers, and other writers to meet deadlines and deliver finished work.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• A compelling portfolio that demonstrates writing and editorial talent for a range of digital experiences including web, mobile, and/or app copy.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, creative workplace and to deliver quality work at a high volume in a tight timeframe. Diligent, flexible, resourceful, independent with a strong work ethic
• Ability to distill complex asks into clear, elegant, and focused messaging
• You are fearlessly, boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant digital experience

The pay range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

$2100 - $2400  per week