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Technical Writer

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The Gig

Squarespace Customer Operations empowers users via scalable self-help tools, personalized support, and customer advocacy. Customer Operations runs 24/7 with over 300 people based in New York, Dublin, Portland, and remotely. The Internal Content team leads knowledge management and documentation for the department. At the forefront of every product, policy, and workflow change, we ensure Support Advisors and Associates are equipped with organized and trusted information they need to provide the best customer support. 

As a Technical Writer, you'll create internal documentation, macros (canned support responses), newsletters, and other resources for Customer Support. You'll focus on specific areas of our internal procedures and the Squarespace platform. You'll work closely with your teammates, ensuring your content is accurate, aligned with Squarespace style, and meeting our audience's needs. This is a great opportunity for a writer or content strategist with a background in support in a technology company. 

You will report to the Senior Team Lead, Internal Content and can be based in our New York, Portland, Dublin offices or from an approved remote location.

All Squarespace employees are working remotely at this time. We are closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 as we continue our work to build a return-to-work plan that ensures a safe return to our offices and provides flexibility for our employees.

You’ll Get To… 

  • Write and continually refine documentation covering specific areas of our internal operations, tools, the Squarespace platform
  • Write macros (canned responses for support emails)
  • Contribute to internal Customer Support email newsletters and blogs
  • Work with KB Technical Writers, Quality, Training, Product Operations, Customer Support, and other team members across the company to identify and close gaps in resources
  • Increase your product knowledge and stay updated with platform and policy changes
  • Give feedback to teammates through rotating peer reviews
  • Help evolve the voice and knowledge management practices within Customer Operations

Who We’re Looking For 

  • The ideal candidate would have 2-4 years of experience in technical writing, content strategy, knowledge management, internal communications, L&D, or a related position in a technical customer support environment
  • Experience building content strategy for specific operating procedures and product areas
  • Excellent collaboration skills and ability to build relationships with team members in multiple geographies and teams
  • Comfortable with checking your ego at the door - open to feedback from multiple partners to make a guide perfect
  • Experience in a client-facing or customer service role
  • Desire to simplify and iterate
  • Experience with documentation CMS, project management, and bug-tracking software
  • Comfortable working in basic HTML

HOW TO APPLY

  • Attach a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to create internal support documentation. Examples could include articles, guides, or internal announcements.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health insurance with 100% premium covered for you and your dependent children
  • Fertility and adoption benefits
  • Retirement benefits with employer match
  • Flexible vacation & paid time off
  • Up to 20 weeks of paid family leave
  • Equity plan for all employees
  • $100 per month remote Stipend
  • Education reimbursement
  • Employee donation match to community organizations
  • 7 Employee Resource Groups across locations 

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a leading all-in-one website building and ecommerce platform that enables millions to build a brand and transact with their customers in an impactful and beautiful online presence. Our suite of products enables anyone at any stage of their journey to manage their projects and businesses through websites, domains, ecommerce, marketing tools, and scheduling, along with tools for managing a social media presence with Unfold and hospitality business management via Tock. Squarespace democratizes access to best-in-class design, helping our customers in approximately 200 countries and territories maintain consistent branding across all digital touchpoints to stand out online. Our team of more than 1,400 is headquartered in downtown New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, California and Chicago, Illinois. For more information, visit www.squarespace.com

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What are Squarespace Perks + Benefits

Squarespace Benefits Overview

Flexible PTO policy for full time employees
20 weeks paid leave to welcome a child through any of the ways to form a family for all genders
Up to 12 weeks paid personal care leave
Up to 20 weeks paid leave to care for a family member
Bereavement leave for loss of a loved one
$20,000 benefit for fertility planning & treatment, adoption & surrogacy
Unlimited free virtual family planning visits with OB/GYNs, doulas & midwives
Subsidized backup care for family, infant, child, adult, or elder dependents
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support child care & parenting, helping aging parents & more
Virtual counseling sessions with licensed therapists fully covered with HealthJoy
100% paid Headspace app subscriptions
Access to mental healthcare apps, Talkspace & Ginger
100% paid premiums on health benefits for you, your dependent children & domestic partner
$5,000 tuition reimbursement per year
2 complimentary Squarespace sites & subscription to Unfold

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Squarespace offers virtual counseling sessions with licensed therapists fully covered with HealthJoy. 100% paid Headspace app subscriptions and access to mental healthcare apps, Talkspace & Ginger.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
All employees have full access to LinkedIn Learning.
Online course subscriptions available

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