Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Content Rookie
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| Humanized agents, deceptive patterns, and honest design (feat. Caleb Sponheim) | 03 juil. 2026 | 00:44:51 | |
Episode 77: Humanized agents, deceptive patterns, and honest design (feat. Caleb Sponheim) I recently spoke at a conference in Italy, and one talk stuck with me: Caleb Sponheim from Nielsen Norman Group arguing that we have to stop designing AI agents that fool humans. It's a topic close to my heart, so I invited him on for a longer-than-usual, wonderfully opinionated conversation. Caleb comes at it from research, I come at it from actively building agentic features, and the two angles make for a really good hour. Learning outcomes:
Connect with Caleb Sponheim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebsponheim/ // https://www.nngroup.com/people/caleb-sponheim/ | |||
| Creating and maintaining Writer.md | 26 mai 2026 | 00:23:01 | |
Episode 76: Creating and maintaining Writer.md A candid episode about how I built Writer.md. What I started off with, who I involved, how I tested, how it works, and how we govern it. A general reflection on building for and with agents, and what that means for (content) designers. Things I learned and things I recommend. Writer.md was built for Claude, but the same approach can be used in other AI tools as well (ChatGPT, Gemini, Notion etc). Connect with the host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com hi@nicoletells.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ | |||
| How Content Designers are impacting AI (and vice versa) | 17 mars 2026 | 00:43:45 | |
Episode 75: How Content Designers are impacting AI (and vice versa) Wow, things are moving fast right now. Some content designers are developing totally new skills, while others are trying out different tools or just trying to hang in there. But no matter where you currently are in your journey with "AI", you're not alone. We're all going through it and having different takeaways. In this episode with Content Rookie pal Andrew Stein, we really get into it. How we feel, what we're (really) doing, and how to keep cool. Learning outcomes: - Designing AI, Designing with AI, Designing for AI, Conversation design, ...what's it even called? - Nobody has it figured out. That's the opportunity! - Ideas for reshaping your role and how to pivot. - Support from two passionate Content Design leaders who really just want you all to thrive <3 Connect with our guest, Andrew Stein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdeanstein/ Connect with the host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com hi@nicoletells.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ | |||
| Develop tone and voice that stick | 13 févr. 2026 | 00:22:03 | |
Episode 74: Develop tone and voice that stick How do you do tone and voice work in the age of AI? While there are some differences in how I approached TOV work early in my career, the core remains the same. Just now there are more tools to help you conclude faster! Learning outcomes: - What do tone and voice guidelines look like nowadays - How to kick off research - What every TOV should be backed by - Turning TOV guidelines into prompts - How AI can help and where it may fail Connect with the host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com hi@nicoletells.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ | |||
| Psst, content design is about to have a major moment | 14 déc. 2025 | 00:23:21 | |
Episode 73: Psst, content design is about to have a major moment In 2025’s final episode of Content Rookie, I introduce you to what I have coined the ”roguessance” of content design. I truly believe content design is about to have a major moment, thanks to developments like Google Disco redefining how we design and build experiences and interfaces as a whole. What are suddenly the most valuable skills on the market? Content strategy. Content systems. Clear comms. Prompting. Negotiating. Who does that best? Well, we content folks, of course! Why the latest developments in LLMs and AI are leveling the playing field for builders, writers, and designers, and how we can take ownership, are just some of the learning outcomes in this episode. Happy New Year, and thanks for listening to Content Rookie! Connect with the host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com hi@nicoletells.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ | |||
| 10+ years into a content career - here's what we're doing (and not doing) | 04 sept. 2025 | 00:49:43 | |
Episode 72: 10+ years into a content career Between the three of us, we've spent almost 40 years working in content so in this episode of Content Rookie, we talk about all things landing a job in content design, growing your career, leading vs IC work, what skills are most useful to hone right now, and how we're handling the constant shift of prios for content and design work. Learning outcomes: - Leadership vs individual contributor roles in design and content - The day to day of content designers - Applying to jobs in the current climate - Why generalists are the new specialists - What skills you might want to learn - Why we don't believe in bootcamps and courses - Is content design a craft, an art, or a trade? *** Connect with Aaron Burgess: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronburgess/ Connect with Bill Kurland: https://www.billkurland.com/blog https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-kurland Connect with the host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com hi@nicoletells.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ | |||
| How a content design team works - Meet Miro's content designers | 21 août 2025 | 00:47:38 | |
Episode 71: How a content design team works - Meet Miro's content designers Welcome to a very special episode of Content Rookie with an entire content design team: Rachel, Lene, and Roana from Miro! I'm excited to talk to them about all things content design at Miro. Learning outcomes: - How to scale content design to maximize impact - How work is divided - What small teams are hiring for - What it takes to lead a content design team - Daily rituals, best practices, and processes Connect with the guests: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-mcconnellme/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roana-bilia-37751a9a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lene-bayerlein-7492858b/ Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Content Design with care - for users and ourselves | 16 juil. 2025 | 01:00:36 | |
Episode 70: Content Design with care - for users and ourselves In this special episode of Content Rookie I talk to my friend Mario Ferrer about how content design has changed over the past decade or so, how we recharge, where we find those special creative moments, how we can make greater impact without compromising our time and values, and what the upsides of AI might be. Learning outcomes:
Connect with Mario Ferrer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marioferrer Connect with Nicole Michaelis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells Mentioned: The Culture Map: https://erinmeyer.com/books/the-culture-map/ Erin Meyer Button conference: https://www.buttonevents.com Lead with Tempo conference: https://www.leadwithtempo.com | |||
| Leading Content Design and a look at the job market | 07 nov. 2024 | 00:38:18 | |
Episode 69: Leading content design and a look at the job market In today's episode, my guest Rachel McConnell and I chat about content design careers in general and, more specifically, getting into leadership. Rachel shares her thoughts on what skills are needed to manage both content design and design teams successfully. We also talk about her current approach to finding her next leadership role. Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com Connect with guest, Rachel McConnell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-mcconnellme/ https://www.leadwithtempo.com/ | |||
| Getting into Content Design and UX writing + Generalists vs Specialists | 25 sept. 2024 | 00:41:47 | |
Episode 68: Getting into Content Design and UX writing + Generalists vs Specialists In today's episode, Andrew Stein shares his journey into the field from a background in copywriting. He also dives into what helped him figure out writing for UX before the job was really popular, plus tips on doing good work as a solo UX writer dedicated to a large team. *** Learning outcomes: - Transitioning into content design - How is UX writing different from copywriting (if at all) - Generalist vs specialist approach - Thriving as the only UX writer in your team *** Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com Connect with guest, Andrew Stein: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdeanstein/ | |||
| Don't let Content Design gaslight you | 11 sept. 2024 | 00:54:26 | |
Episode 67: Don't let Content Design gaslight you In today's episode, the brilliant Sara Wachter-Boettcher shares parts of her Lead with Tempo talk in a discussion with me about all things lifting the weight of content design off our shoulders. How can we stop overidentifying with work? How do we set clear boundaries? And what can we do to take a step away from how we ideally want content design to work vs the reality of it? This and more is discussed in this heartfelt hour of conversation. Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com Connect with guest, Sara Wachter-Boettcher: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraboettcher/ Newsletter: https://www.activevoicehq.com/newsletter Article mentioned on episode: https://medium.com/nice-work-from-active-voice/hey-designers-theyre-gaslighting-you-e02e5a4d9cff | |||
| Get unstuck: Growing content design beyond the trivial | 23 août 2024 | 00:40:43 | |
Episode 66: Get unstuck: Growing content design beyond the trivial (online and at work) How many times should we really debate our title, serial commas, or the future of AI on social media? My guest Bill Kurland and I believe it's probably time to move on from some of the most evergreen content design and UX writing topics - both online and when talking about what we do at work. Why? Because they may be more harmful to us than we think and may even be contributing to feelings of burnout, frustration and stagnation. Connect with guest, Bill Kurland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-kurland/ https://www.billkurland.com/ Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Content design and UX writing tactics that move the needle | 02 juil. 2024 | 00:25:54 | |
Episode 65: Content design and UX writing tactics that move the needle What are some content design and UX writing tactics and processes that actually move the needle for solo writers or smaller teams? In this episode, I share some of my top tactics that I like to bring into my day-to-day work to help with change management, workload management, and general content design improvements. Especially valuable for solo-UX writers and smaller teams. Learning outcomes: - What you can already learn during interviews - Onboarding as a content designer - Understanding team and org structure - Documentation - Office hours, briefs, request boards, slack channels - QA for content design - Change- and stakeholder management - Getting away from a service relationship Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Working in a Growth team | 02 mai 2024 | 00:25:04 | |
Episode 64: Working in a Growth team In today's episode, my guest Senior Product Designer Ademar Rodrigues and I talk about all things working with growth. We chat about how growth teams are different from other types of design teams, how content design works in a growth setting, and what some of the challenges and opportunities are. ---Learning outcomes:
---Connect with guest, Ademar Rodrigues: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ademarrodrigues/ ---Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Can UX Writers manage other designers? | 12 mars 2024 | 00:34:33 | |
Episode 63: Can UX Writers manage other designers? In today's episode, I speak with Shannon Leahy (Adobe) about her path into Content Design and becoming a UX Design Manager. Shannon shares how she got her first UX Writing title and what helped her become a successful product design manager. Learning outcomes:
Connect with guest, Shannon Leahy: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonleahy/ Meetup, RVA Content Strategy: https://www.rvacontentstrategy.com/ Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Is content design still our dream job? | 04 mars 2024 | 00:28:35 | |
In today's episode, we have a casual conversation about content design. Iara shares how she started out and we chat about what we love about our jobs. We talk about storytelling as a content designer and framing problems, as well as how to deal with challenging situations and picking our battles. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guest, Iara: Linkedin: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/iara-lucena-toes-210485104 Website: https://www.iaracreates.com Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| My UX Writing and Content Design focus areas this year | 12 janv. 2024 | 00:23:07 | |
Episode 61: My UX Writing and Content Design focus areas this year I'm focusing on 5 main areas this year in my role as a content design lead. I'm sharing them here along with how I came up with them and why. Read my article on the topic: https://medium.com/p/f6cc9983e4dc Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| How to be creative when the world is on fire | 15 nov. 2023 | 00:55:54 | |
Episode 60: How to be creative when the world is on fire Well, I feel like this episode needs no introduction. The world is...strange right now. And as creatives, we tend to put ourselves out there a lot. It can be difficult to produce good work when everything around us seems to be falling apart. Listen in to this open conversation between my friend Anders and me as we try to make sense of it all. 100% authentic, 25% controversial. Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com Connect with guest, Anders Tallvik: https://anders-creative.com/ https://anders-creative.com/podcasts | |||
| Get started with information architecture | 19 oct. 2023 | 00:24:24 | |
Episode 59: Get started with information architecture Information architecture can elevate lots of content design and UX writing efforts. But how do you get started on it and how do you manage the many stakeholders that need to be involved when working on IA? In this episode I share my experience working with IA and what has worked well for me (and what hasn't) Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Am I crazy or am I just context-switching? | 20 sept. 2023 | 00:19:35 | |
Episode 58: Am I crazy or am I just context-switching? Context switching is one of the leading causes of overwhelm and burnout among content designers and UX writers. But why is it like that and what can you do to help yourself (and others)? In today's episode, I share my best tips for tackling the context overwhelm and managing up! Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Why I no longer believe in Content Design v 2.0 | 31 août 2023 | 00:23:17 | |
Episode 57: Why I no longer believe in Content Design v 2.0 A while ago I wrote an article for UX Collective on the above topic. It went viral and started a major debate. In this episode, I talk a little bit more about my points from the article and how we can save Content Design. Link to article: https://medium.com/p/e71aeb5f060c Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| How poetry, search intent, and social media can make you a better Content Designer | 03 juil. 2023 | 00:21:34 | |
Episode 56: How poetry, search intent, and social media can make you a better Content Designer In today's episode, guest Dan Porder from IKEA and I dive into SEO for Content Designers and talk about a couple of other things that are valuable informants for Content Design decisions and strategies. Guaranteed to spark inspiration and give you some new impulses for your UX Writing and writing practice as a whole Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com
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| Getting promoted as a UX Writer | 15 juin 2023 | 00:24:39 | |
Episode 55: Getting promoted as a UX Writer In today's episode, my wonderful guest Anjana Menon and I talk all things promotions. How do you get from entry level all the way up? What do the different levels even mean, and why are titles all over the place, especially in Tech? Learn how Anjana tackled her promotion at Spotify and what you can do in your day-to-day work to aid future promotion plans. Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com
Everything else: bento.me/anjimenon | |||
| Freelance writing is hard but worth it | 18 avr. 2023 | 00:30:40 | |
Episode 54: Freelance writing is hard but worth it In today's episode, freelance writer and business owner Jenn shares how she started out freelancing and eventually, scaled her business. She doesn't sugarcoat the effort, talks about hustle culture and pricing, and shares what she believes it takes to make it as a freelance writer in the long run. We also dive into how AI is changing the market for writers and what we can do to stand out. Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com
Website: https://www.whoisjennmarie.com/ | |||
| (Content) Design that includes all | 04 avr. 2023 | 00:29:51 | |
Episode 53: (Content) Design that includes all My guest, Content Accessibility Consultant Lizzie Cass-Maran, and I talk about all things accessibility and how to make sure your Content Design practice is set up to include everyone. Lizzie also talks about her background, how and why she became a consultant, and what her day-to-day as an accessibility consultant looks like. Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizziecassm | |||
| Upskilling as a UX Writer and going into leadership | 02 mars 2023 | 00:18:50 | |
Episode 52: Upskilling as a UX Writer and going into leadership Let's take the pressure out of learning. In today's episode, I talk about how I upskilled for a new position. I share ideas for upskilling as a Content Designer, but also talk about all the learning opportunities outside of work that can be valuable to your day-to-day work. No matter if you want to get a promotion, become a leader, or are curious about working in a different field, this episode might help you. Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| UX Writing at IKEA and why AI probably won't steal your job | 05 févr. 2023 | 00:27:59 | |
Episode 51: UX Writing at IKEA and why an AI probably won't steal your job
In today's episode, Bilgi Karan (UX Manager at IKEA) talks all things AI, ChatGPT included. While you shouldn't be too worried about an AI stealing your job, he shares some things we can all expect to happen with AI-powered writing in the next few years. Plus, he shares how he hired the first-ever UX Writer at IKEA in Sweden.
Learning outcomes:
The development of AI for writing
The future of ChatGPT and other writing-related AIs
How AI will change the writing landscape
UX Writing at IKEA
Connect with guest, Bilgi Karan:
Website bilgikaran.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/machineError
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
hi@nicoletells.com
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| I was laid off | 28 janv. 2023 | 00:12:29 | |
Episode 50! I had other plans for the special 50th episode anniversary of Content Rookie but here we are. I was just laid off and am sharing what that feels like, what’s I’m doing and how you can help people that are going through layoffs. Hi@nicoletells.com
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| What's the ROI of UX Writing? | 16 janv. 2023 | 00:31:42 | |
Episode 49: What's the ROI of UX Writing? In today's episode, guest Yael Ben-David and I dive into the ROI of UX Writing, why it's important to spend time with business stakeholders, and how you can make the value of UX writing clear to those around you. We also speak about the process of writing a book and Yael share's how her background in journalism and microbiology inspired her to become a Content Designer. Learning outcomes:
Connect with guest, Yael Ben-David: Website https://www.yaelbendavid.me/ Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| How to lead content design and stay sane while juggling different design philosophies | 21 déc. 2022 | 00:30:16 | |
Episode 48: How to lead content design and stay sane while juggling different design philosophies In this episode, guest Chelsea Larsson shares how she went from being a content design IC to becoming a content design leader. She dives into how she scaled leadership from a medium-sized team to over 60 people. Plus, she talks about what she learned when going from a research-driven design process to a more accelerated one. Learning outcomes:
Connect with guest, Chelsea Larsson: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChelseaLarsson Instagram: @chelslarss Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Writing is designing and Figma ain't that great | 02 nov. 2022 | 00:29:52 | |
Episode 47: Writing is designing and Figma ain't that great Tag along as guest Michael Metts and I talk about his book 'Writing is designing' as well as a bunch of other things, such as Figma for UX writers or why you sometimes just need to claim the 'content designer' title to move up the career ladder. Learning outcomes:
*** Connect with guest, Michael Metts: "Where you can sign up for our newsletter to hear about workshops: https://www.writingisdesigning.com Where I'm writing about leadership and will announce a new workshop soon: https://leadinglikeyou.com If people want to stay in touch with me, there's LinkedIn and Twitter." Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Misfit? This is why you're great at content. | 06 oct. 2022 | 00:38:27 | |
Episode 46: Misfit? This is why you're great at content. In today's uber-exciting episode of Content Rookie, a punk and a hippie talk all things counterculture--and why it makes us better content designers. We discuss 10 counterculture approaches that work like a charm when you're working in content design, UX writing or copywriting. Long episode! 100% worth a listen. Learning outcomes:
*** Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| You're underestimating the importance of SEO for UX writing | 20 sept. 2022 | 00:24:50 | |
Episode 45: You're underestimating the importance of SEO for UX writing In today's episode, guest Kat from TheKatCopy and I talk about all things SEO for UX content. SEO is more than a content marketing tactic and can be a great way to inform your product work - from information flow to search habits. Why it's often overlooked, how to best use it in content design and how to get into it (quickly!) are the main topics. Learning outcomes:
*** Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekatcopy?s=09 | |||
| Running a successful project with a UX writer, designer and researcher | 29 août 2022 | 00:26:53 | |
Episode 44: Running a successful project with a UX writer, designer and researcher In today's episode, guest Jack Garfinkel shares all about a successful pilot project they were part of which introduced content design at their current place of work (Scope). We also talk about accessibility challenges and how to ensure an inclusive hiring process that makes space for diversity. A lot of good stuff to learn here! Learning outcomes:
*** Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| How to explain what you do as a designer or writer | 17 août 2022 | 00:42:55 | |
Episode 43: How to explain what you do as a designer or writer
Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com
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| Get over your tone and voice guidelines | 05 juil. 2022 | 00:27:15 | |
Episode 42: Get over your tone and voice guidelines Tone and voice guidelines, as well as any other writing style guidance, are a big topic among writers of all sorts. However, ensuring guidelines make sense in the long run, are inclusive, and are maintained properly is one of the biggest challenges in the field - not just for UX writers. In today's episode, I share my take on creating writing guidance for companies and teams and what has to change (IMO) to make sure It stays relevant. Learning outcomes:
Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Junior UX writers! This one is for you. | 30 mars 2022 | 00:30:24 | |
Episode 41: Junior UX writers! This one is for you. Today's guest has had quite a journey: from working in advertisement in Nigeria to freelancing and finally landing a job as a Junior UX writer in Europe. Ifi shares what courses and resources helped him switch careers, why there aren't enough junior content design positions, and what the industry needs to improve to attract diverse talent. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guest, Ifi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeanyichukwu-ekwegbalu-00223b161/ https://twitter.com/Dera__UX Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Freelancing as a content designer or UX writer | 04 mars 2022 | 00:21:39 | |
Episode 40: Freelancing as a content designer or UX writer Running your own business as a content designer/UX writer is certainly empowering, but more complex than freelancing in most other writing disciplines. In this episode, I dive into what it takes to get started as a freelance content designer, what to look out for, how to set boundaries, what to charge, plus I share some of the things I've learned freelancing in content design over the years. Enjoy! Learning outcomes:
Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| UX writing compensation, negotiating your salary, and working in tech (EMEA focus) | 07 févr. 2022 | 00:40:08 | |
Episode 39: UX writing compensation, negotiating your salary, and working in tech (EMEA focus) In today's episode, my guest Fran Cantanuso and I talk about negotiating salaries and perks as content designers as well as our experience with compensation levels as we developed our careers. The episode also dives into how UX writing is different from other content and writing disciplines, why it often pays more, what salary levels in EMEA look like, and what working in tech feels like. Come for the thoughts on €€€, stay for the discussion of first-hand experiences. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guest, Fran: https://twitter.com/AmsterFran https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-catanuso-0571a924/ Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Why you don't need to hire a native English UX writer | 21 janv. 2022 | 00:23:56 | |
Episode 38: Why you don't need to hire a native English UX writer UX writer or Content designer but not native in English? This shouldn't limit your success. Sadly, the reality often is that it's difficult to get hired if you're not on a native English level. In today's episode, my guest Stanislav and I discuss the challenges non-native English candidates face and how we can overcome them. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guest, Stan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanislav-olenchenko-25792b179/ Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Career transitioning to UX Writing and building content guidelines from scratch | 20 déc. 2021 | 00:28:01 | |
Episode 37: Career transitioning to UX Writing and building content guidelines from scratch Final episode of the year! Join my guest Aladrian Goods (Senior Content Designer at Intuit) and me in an episode where we talk about her path into UX Writing, tips and tricks when working with content partners, setting up content guidelines from scratch, and much more. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guest, Aladrian: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AladrianNo_L Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aladriangoods/ Connect with your host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Content design hacks for your everyday life | 03 déc. 2021 | 00:18:51 | |
Episode 36: Content design hacks for your everyday life Content design is awesome! But did you know you can apply it to your everyday life and communication as well? In this episode, I talk about some of the content design tools and approaches you can take to e.g. writing emails, asking for input from colleagues, and writing documents. A short but sweet exploration of content design thinking for anyone - even content newbies. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| UX Writing, but not in English - how culture shapes writing in different languages | 19 nov. 2021 | 00:28:24 | |
Episode 35: UX Writing, but not in English - how culture shapes writing in different languages In today's episode, my guest Gladys and I talk about how writing for UX in other languages than English differs from writing in English. We discuss how culture affects your writing approach for each language, how the market for UX writers in various languages differs from the English market, how you can write in several languages, and how you can start out as a UX Writer in any language. Learning outcomes:
Connect with my guest, Gladys: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gladysdiandoki/?originalSubdomain=fr Twitter https://twitter.com/Gladysdit Connect with the host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Writing and designing for a neurodivergent audience - and how you can be sneaky about inclusion! | 01 nov. 2021 | 00:37:48 | |
Episode 34: Writing and designing for a neurodivergent audience - and how you can be sneaky about inclusion! In today's episode, my guest Katrin Suetterlin and I introduce you to neurodiversity. We talk about what it means for content and user experiences, and what you can do to raise awareness. Learning outcomes:
Ebook accessibility https://accessibility.uxdesign.cc/ Tokenism topic by Frank Spillers Connect with my guest, Katrin: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrin-suetterlin/ Medium https://katrinsuetterlin.medium.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/honest_x_sleep Substack: https://katrin.substack.com/ Connect with the host, Nicole Michaelis: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| How UX Writers and UX Designers collaborate - or why you should always keep asking questions | 11 oct. 2021 | 00:27:42 | |
Episode 33: How UX Writers and UX Designers collaborate - or why you should always keep asking questions Magic happens when UX Designers and UX Writers collaborate as equals. But how do you set up the collaboration and what are some of the challenges? Today's guest, Silvi Toader from Adobe, shares her experience of working with writers throughout her career and has some encouraging words for those just starting out in the field. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guest, Silvi: https://twitter.com/silvianatoader https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvianatoader/ https://medium.com/stage13 Connect with the host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Burnout and exhaustion while working in content - you're not alone | 31 août 2021 | 00:43:44 | |
Episode 32: Burnout and exhaustion while working in content - you're not alone Today's episode is a discussion with two guests, Jane Ruffino and Candi Williams. We talk about how common burnout is when working in content and specifically as UX Writers in tech. We discuss our experience, what you can do to help yourself and others experiencing exhaustion, and how you can involve managers to help you. Most of all, we acknowledge that there are systemic issues when working as a UX Writer or Content Designer that may be contributing to feelings of fatigue and depression. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guests, Candi and Jane: Candi Williams: https://linktr.ee/candwrites Jane Ruffino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-ruffino-ab490158/ Connect with the host, Nicole: nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| A/B-testing designs and copy | 22 août 2021 | 00:17:45 | |
Episode 31: A/B-testing designs and copy In this episode, I interview Product Designer Anna who works on a Growth team and runs A/B-tests every day. We talk about what to look out for when designing A/B-tests, what you can do when you're first getting started with testing, and how the day2day in a Growth team looks like. Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guest, Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annahatzisavas/ Connect with the host, Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ nicoletells.com Twitter: @nicoletellsit hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Your first 90 days on the job as a UX Writer/Content Strategist | 29 juin 2021 | 00:27:21 | |
Episode 30: Your first 90 days on the job as a UX Writer/Content Strategist Are you starting a new job or project as a UX Writer, Content Strategist, or Content Designer? Congrats! I've bundled all my tips and tricks into this quick episode. Focus on what matters most (relationships, processes, metrics, your well-being) and educate others about what you do. Bookmark contentrookiepod.com! Learning outcomes:
Connect with the host, Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ nicoletells.com Twitter: @nicoletellsit hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| Why everyone wants a Senior UX Writer, negotiating your salary, mentoring and developing your skills | 08 juin 2021 | 01:05:24 | |
Episode 29: Why everyone wants a Senior UX Writer, negotiating your salary, mentoring and developing your skills It was hard to find a title for this episode, which is a fruitful discussion between Patrick Stafford, Co-founder of the UX Writers Collective, and me. We talk about mentoring and coaching and why they are important, why everyone wants Senior Content Designers, and how to (potentially) solve this, plus other topics such as salary, development, and diversity challenges in the field. Learning outcomes:
Connect with Patrick: http://pdstafford.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-stafford/ https://uxwriterscollective.com/ Connect with the host, Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ nicoletells.com contentrookiepod.com hi@nicoletells.com | |||
| UX Writing and Content Documentation | 23 mai 2021 | 00:26:06 | |
Episode 28: UX Writing and Content Documentation Starting on a new project or new to the Content Design world? Documentation is key to creating a consistent experience with your content. But what type of documentation do you need when and how should it look like? In this episode, I share what works for me when it comes to documentation and why I think this could be valuable for you even if you're not a writer. Learning outcomes:
Connect with Nicole: hi@nicoletells.com contentrookiepod.com // nicoletells.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ | |||