Content Rookie

Content Rookie

By Nicole MichaelisArtsDesign
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Content Rookie episodes

  • Why I no longer believe in Content Design v 2.0

    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: 

    • Why is Content Design struggling?
    • How can we help Junior UX Writers?
    • What can leaders do to help?
    • What can you do to be a more successful Content Designer?

    • Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: 

      nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com 

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ 

      24 min
    • How poetry, search intent, and social media can make you a better Content Designer

      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: 

      • What is SEO/search intent?
      • How can you use SEO for Content Design?
      • The future of SEO
      • What does Poetry and UX Writing have in common?
      • How Social media can inform your tone and voice

      • Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: 

        nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com 

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ 


        Connect with the guest, Dan Porder:



        22 min
      • Getting promoted as a UX Writer

        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: 

        • Titles: What they mean
        • The process behind promotions
        • How levels vary between companies
        • Documenting your work
        • Cross-team collaboration

        • Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: 

          nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com 

          https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ 


          Connect with the guest, Anjana Menon:
          Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjiMenon

          Everything else: bento.me/anjimenon


          25 min
        • Freelance writing is hard but worth it

          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: 

          • Freelance writing day-to-day
          • How to get started as a freelancer
          • What to look for when scaling your business
          • Negotiating with clients
          • Pricing for freelance writing and content design

          • Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: 

            nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com 

            https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ 


            Connect with the guest, Jenn Marie:
            Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcknight/

            Website: https://www.whoisjennmarie.com/



            31 min
          • (Content) Design that includes all

            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: 

            • What is accessibility?
            • Why is it important?
            • How to improve accessibility
            • Working on accessibility day-to-day
            • Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: 

              nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com 

              https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ 


              Connect with the guest, Lizzie Cass-Maran:
              Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizzieCassMaran

              Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizziecassm


              30 min
            • Upskilling as a UX Writer and going into leadership

              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: 

              • Learning leadership and management
              • Activating your network
              • New skills are everywhere
              • Upskill opportunities such as AI, Chatbot design, Content Marketing
              • Upskilling in your current position
              • Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis: 

                nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com 

                https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/ 


                Leadership workshops:
                https://mjmetts.com/upcoming-workshops/leading-like-you-march-2023

                19 min
              • UX Writing at IKEA and why AI probably won't steal your job
                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/
                28 min
              • I was laid off
                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. [email protected]
                13 min
              • What's the ROI of UX Writing?

                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:

                • Writing a book
                • The ROI of UX Writing
                • Collaborating with business stakeholders
                • Connect with guest, Yael Ben-David:

                  Website https://www.yaelbendavid.me/

                  Book https://abookapart.com/products/the-business-of-ux-writing

                  Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:

                  nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/

                  32 min
                • How to lead content design and stay sane while juggling different design philosophies

                  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:

                  • From IC to management
                  • Scaling content design
                  • Leadership Philosophy
                  • Design philosophy  101
                  • 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/

                    31 min

                  About Content Rookie

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                  A podcast for people who want to learn Content Marketing, Content Strategy and Copywriting. Join Nicole Michaelis and guests to discuss the practice (and art) of all things content.