BL/QFP Content Writer

Nationalmuseums; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in London seeks a Content Writer to join their Editorial Team. This role involves researching and writing engaging articles about their extensive digital collections. Ideal candidates will have a passion for history and strong writing skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines and style guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in research and writing.
• Ability to adhere to style guides and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and write articles for the digital archive.
• Collaborate with curatorial colleagues to identify topics.

Skills

Research

Writing

Job description

The British Library, in partnership with Qatar National Library, has digitised over 2 million images related to Qatar and the Gulf region. This partnership brings rare and unique items to life, making them accessible to audiences worldwide via the Qatar Digital Library (QDL). Our Expert Articles section aims to highlight and contextualise these digitised collections, helping users navigate, understand, and enjoy the digital archive.

We are seeking a Content Writer to join the Editorial Team to research and write articles. The role involves collaborating with curatorial colleagues to identify suitable topics, conducting research using the archive and secondary sources, and writing articles in accordance with our house style guide.

This is an exciting opportunity to tell stories from the archive, making our digital collections more engaging and accessible. If you have a passion for international history, experience in research, and the ability to write to style guides, word limits, and strict deadlines, we would love to hear from you.