The Web Copywriter contractor collaborates with the members of a small fast-paced start-up team that includes user interface developers, designers, a content strategist, product managers, and a driven Agile Development Team to communicate the product visions of this new company through Java based web tools. This two-month contract role primary requires writing and editing compelling web copy for a national audience. Essential Functions: Write and edit creative, engaging content for web properties and applications (concise user focused explanatory copy, FAQs, and error messages) Partner with Web Content Strategist, UX Designer, and the Product Team to produce products that educate and empower the health consumer Partner with subject matter experts to explain product/tool to an end user in easy-to-understand manner Participate in collaborative multi-disciplinary work sessions, shepherding content through the Agile Development Process Track, coordinate, and prioritize concurrent Web projects Maintain consistent writing style and voice across channels Ensure that online content complies with corporate brand standards, web style guide, legal, and compliance Additional Functions: Operate without day-to-day formal guidance Work primarily is performed in an office environment Work well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment Minimum Job Qualifications and Technical Competencies: A BA degree in English, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, other relevant field, or equivalent education and experience 4+ years of demonstrated experience writing for the web Excellent copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail Must have a background in web content and the ability to write concisely and effectively to create web experiences that are compelling, informative, and user-friendly The ability to be flexible and able to shift gears quickly; think 'on the fly' and be able to deal with competing priorities is necessary Strong technical literacy with skills in the following systems: Word, basic HTML, XML and MS Excel and PowerPoint Experience working with content management systems is preferred Excellent communicator with the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in cross-functional teams Utilize user empathy and passion for creating a great user experience Possess 'outside-the-box' problem solving capabilities Possess project management skills with the ability to organize and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines Possess knowledge of web analytics Experience in insurance or health industry, eCommerce, or retail industry is desired Ability to use copy to guide users through the web experience with as few words as possible Experience working with a cross-functional team in an Agile Development environment is preferred Be comfortable communicating on a reasonably technical level with members of the Agile Product Development Team