Writer/Editor (Publishing)

Pip Decks is in search of a hyper-organised, detail-oriented Writer/Editor to help us produce more written materials to support our customers, and to ensure we maintain the high standard of quality people expect from us.

In a typical week you’ll be writing fun, educational video scripts, punchy prompts for digital whiteboards, effective alt text for our image library and SEO-led blogs on everything from team dynamics and imposter syndrome through to innovation and breakthrough moves by big brands. You will also, of course, be proof-reading our all-important Tactics decks.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with AI, using it to streamline your work, generate ideas and do some of the ‘heavy lifting’ involved in working as part of a busy publishing team. Just like everyone else at Pip Decks, you’ll be able to put forward new ideas and bring them to life, too. If you love variety and a good challenge, you’ll thrive here.

At Pip Decks, the power of the written word is never under-estimated. Your curiosity, ability to learn and interpret, and meticulous attention to detail will play a pivotal role in ensuring the wisdom our decks impart reaches everyone who could benefit from it. With over 100,000 customers (and many more fans), your words will have a huge impact.

This role will suit an established writer who has experience creating content that explains concepts. You’ll need to interpret the problems our decks are designed to solve and explain them in writing in a variety of different formats. Experience in proofreading is an absolute requirement, as you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality of our decks before they go to print.

And if you’re fluent in French or German? Well, that would be a bonus!

If this role and the culture described below resonates with your career goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: (depending on experience) £34,000 - £40,000 p/a

Contract type: Full-Time Employment (UK) or Contract (Rest of World)

Location: Fully remote. Preferred timezone GMT/CET

Requirements

At Pip Decks, our culture thrives on:

Trust: We trust you to manage your time and deadlines efficiently
Autonomy: We offer tools, freedom, and education to empower you to take full charge of your projects and grow in your role
Outcome-driven: Quality and impact are our focus, not just the hours you clock
Proactivity: Take full ownership of your goals and tasks
Short toes: Proactively identify areas of improvement, with no worry about overstepping

Responsibilities:

These responsibilities are often shared among other members of the team, so you could be writing, editing or proofing any of the below.

Writing video scripts for short (3-min) videos to explain each Tactic in our decks
Creating digital whiteboards (e.g., Miro, Figma) rich with examples and clear instructions for each Tactic
Producing accessibility-focused alt text for the images on our website and app
Writing and editing our Guides that explain how to use multiple tactics in sequence, complete with creative examples to bring them to life
Writing SEO blogs that answer the most common questions people have about the areas our decks focus on
Sub-editing and proofing new decks and expansion packs in InDesign
Using the knowledge of the decks you acquire to inform our marketing team of new angles and insights to highlight in ads and other materials
Writing up Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Notion wiki pages to document our processes
Proofing all of the above when the materials have been written by others on the team
Ensuring consistency in our brand voice, style and messaging and keeping our style guide up to date
Applying new tech (such as AI) to streamline working practices and increase our capacity to produce materials that support our customers
Analysing and summarising customer research to ensure everyone at Pip Decks understands our audience and their challenges
Briefing the marketing team when new landing pages etc are required for upcoming decks
Proofing/reviewing content across platforms including the app

Tools we use

Slack: For team communication
G Suite: For team and external communication
Loom videos: To convey training and demonstrations
Notion: To document ideas and processes
Miro and/or other digital whiteboards: Experience not required
Adobe Acrobat: for marking up PDFs. Experience desirable but not required
GPT4: To support various processes across the team
InDesign: for lay-out of our printed materials. Experience desirable but not required

About you

Five years’ proven experience as a writer, editor and proofreader
Keen eye for detail and dedication to ensuring top-quality materials
Able to quickly grasp a concept and apply it to new situations
Understanding of how to explain concepts in writing
Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusivity in writing
Adaptable to new tools and technologies
A curious mindset, always eager to learn and adapt
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and interpret feedback
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Creative mindset with the ability to suggest improvements and new ideas

Benefits

A first look at and opportunity to shape the content of every new deck that we produce
A fully remote work environment with a focus on asynchronous collaboration
Competitive compensation in line with industry standards
A supportive environment, where you are given the tools, freedom, and education to enhance your skills and professional growth
A team that values personal growth, collaboration, and a shared vision

If this sounds like the perfect role for you please apply, with a cover letter, ensuring to add the word "Raspberry" in the cover letter.