Location : 4910 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio 44144
About the Role
As a UX Writer, you will be a key contributor within the Client Experience Design group of the Experience & Design team, responsible for crafting clear, intuitive, and engaging copy that guides KeyBank's consumers through our digital banking experiences.
You will collaborate with product designers, researchers, and engineers to create microcopy, content strategies, and user flows that make complex financial services accessible and approachable for everyday users. Your words will shape how millions of consumers interact with their money, from checking balances to applying for loans.
You will champion user-centered content design, ensure consistency across all consumer touchpoints, and translate research insights into meaningful copy that reflects our commitment to making banking simple, human, and helpful.
This role requires a skilled communicator who can distill complex financial concepts into clear language, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and balance user needs with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Create clear, concise, and actionable microcopy for digital banking interfaces, including buttons, error messages, form fields, and instructional text
- Develop content strategies and information architecture that guide users through complex financial tasks and workflows
- Partner with product designers to ensure copy and design work together seamlessly to create intuitive user experiences
- Translate technical and financial terminology into language that everyday consumers can understand and act upon
Research & Validation
Conduct content audits to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure consistency across productsPartner with UX researchers to test and validate copy through A / B testing, usability studies, and user feedback sessionsIncorporate qualitative and quantitative data into copy recommendations and iterationsAnalyze user behavior metrics to understand how copy impacts task completion and user satisfactionCollaboration & Influence
Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers throughout the Agile development processCollaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all copy meets regulatory requirements while remaining user-friendlyPartner with marketing and brand teams to maintain voice consistency across consumer touchpointsParticipate in design sprints, workshops, and ideation sessions to solve user problems through contentStandards & Governance
Contribute to and maintain KeyBank's UX writing style guide and content design principlesEnsure all consumer-facing copy adheres to accessibility standards and inclusive language guidelinesDocument content patterns and reusable copy components for the Key Design SystemChampion best practices in content design across the organizationQualifications
3+ years of experience in UX writing, content design, or related fieldPortfolio demonstrating clear, user-centered writing for digital products, with emphasis on simplifying complex informationStrong understanding of user experience principles and human-centered design methodologiesExperience writing for responsive web and mobile interfacesProven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environmentProficiency in Figma and other design collaboration toolsExperience with content management systems and documentation tools (Confluence, Jira)Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across multiple projectsBachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, HCI, or related field (or equivalent experience)Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industriesFamiliarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principlesUnderstanding of SEO principles and their application to UX contentExperience with localization and writing for diverse audiencesKnowledge of content testing methodologies and analytics toolsUnderstanding of front-end development concepts (HTML / CSS)Experience contributing to or maintaining design systemsCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $85,000 - $95,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.
Please note that the job posting expiration date is 10 / 31 / 2025. KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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