Senior Professional & Technical Writing Coach

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) contribution matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match program

Job summary

The D. E. Shaw Group in New York is seeking a skilled writing coach to join its Learning & Development team. This full-time position focuses on helping colleagues across the firm improve their professional, financial, and technical writing skills through individualized coaching.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. The role offers an annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $190,000, in addition to various benefits, including a year-end bonus, medical coverage, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of writing coaching or teaching experience, preferably at graduate level.
• Ability to assess and provide actionable guidance on complex writing tasks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with colleagues to improve their writing skills.
• Advise teams on complex write-ups and proposals.
• Help colleagues refine work to meet the firm's high standards.

Skills

Writing coaching

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with AI writing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The D. E. Shaw Group in New York is seeking a skilled writing coach to join its Learning & Development team. This full-time position focuses on helping colleagues across the firm improve their professional, financial, and technical writing skills through individualized coaching.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. The role offers an annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $190,000, in addition to various benefits, including a year-end bonus, medical coverage, and 401(k) matching.