Content Writer

Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill content writing job – it’s so much more. You’ll work across CloudVision’s user interface and Help Center to create micro-copy and long-copy that support and explain product features. These features can be highly complex and technical, and your ability to reduce that complexity through content is central to what CloudVision is. You’ll interview and collaborate with members of the entire product team, from designers to developers to customer support and sales engineers and more to understand those features and you’ll offer feedback to improve the product and its features – making writing a two-way dialogue between content and product.

Who You’ll Work With

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill content writing job – it’s so much more. You’ll work across CloudVision’s user interface and Help Center to create micro-copy and long-copy that support and explain product features. These features can be highly complex and technical, and your ability to reduce that complexity through content is central to what CloudVision is. You’ll interview and collaborate with members of the entire product team, from designers to developers to customer support and sales engineers and more to understand those features and you’ll offer feedback to improve the product and its features – making writing a two-way dialogue between content and product.

What You’ll Do

In this dynamic role, you’ll:

• Create, revise, and audit micro-copy on the CloudVision user interface

• Write, revise, and research Help Center articles on product features and workflows

• Contribute to the CloudVision content style guide

• Interview engineers on product features and offer feedback

• Collaborate with and support the design team

• Learn and research computer networking in detail - no previous knowledge is required

• Continually improve and build on your expanding skillset

• Help spearhead the direction we take with content writing

• Use Git, HTML, and CSS to write directly in our code repositories

What you’ll need

Great content is produced only with a deep understanding of the topic, which means that beyond being a stellar writer you’ll have a passion for learning and acquiring new knowledge. You’ll also have the confidence to ask questions, to really probe at matters, and to continually step outside your comfort zone. The ability to analyse and breakdown complex systems is a core skill, as is the creativity and versatility needed to work through problems and see better solutions.If this sounds like you, and you meet the below requirements, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum BA degree in humanities (Arts) subject – an MA is desirable

• Demonstrated ability to research independently

• Proven desire to learn new knowledge and acquire new skill sets

• A strong analytical mindset and a questioning attitude

• Teamwork and collaboration skills

• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

We’re open to different experience levels, but this is a writing position and it is essential to have a well-crafted CV and cover letter as part of your application. Be sure to demonstrate your ability to write and research and your capacity and desire to learn.

Additional Information

We look after our employees and alongside a standout working culture you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary ​​

• A competitive bonus structure

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Choose your own equipment (yes, you can choose a macbook 😉)

• Health insurance

• Employer pension contributions

• Bike-to-Work scheme

The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

Due to the international nature of this role, a degree of flexibility will be offered and will be required in relation to the working hours.