Open Positions

The digital world is has many great attributes, but it's compromising our privacy which is creepy and dangerous.

We're setting out to help people to take back control and protect themselves, by understanding the issues and using the tools and techniques that can stop the bad guys from getting in and the data from flowing out.

It's a big, hard, important job - come work with us!

Open Position

Writer / Technical Writer / Instructional Designer

The Privacy Co. is looking for a writer to join our team to help us build great consumer privacy products. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate technology writer capable of producing materials to help our users understand and take action to enhance their privacy and security.

A deep knowledge and experience in writing about privacy and security, including software and services is *required*. We are looking for someone with a significant personal interest and history with the issues, tools, technology, and market surrounding personal privacy. Rich relevant published prior work samples required for consideration.

We’re a NYC-based, funded startup, open to both contract and full-time roles.

About You:

  • 5+ years’ experience as a published writer or technical writer
  • Strong research skills; quick study on new technical topics
  • Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
  • Instructional materials development a significant plus
  • Talent for concise and technically accurate writing
  • Strong language, grammar, and editorial skills
  • Comfortable with high volume work and tight deadlines without compromising quality

Responsibilities:

  • Creating learning materials to aid users in improving privacy across range of devices and apps and services
  • Writing for articles, lessons, videos, and webinars
  • Research, organize, and manage production backlog