African American Genealogy Content Writer (Part-Time)

Ancestry; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

Ancestry is seeking a part-time contractor Content Writer to join the Contextual Content team. You will craft content across StoryScout, collection descriptions, and blog posts, ensuring genealogical depth and accuracy.

Experience with African American genealogy research is essential, and candidates should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, plus reliable research abilities and attention to detail. This role is contract-based and not eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Writers must be highly versatile and capable of producing high-quality content across formats including StoryScout, collection descriptions, and blog posts.
• Strong writing abilities and historical research skills are essential.
• African American genealogy research experience is a must-have expertise.

Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with the Editor and Program Manager to revise and develop each writing assignment to completion.
• Conduct in-depth historical research to support each assignment.
• Write content for formats including record descriptions, stories from historical records, and blog posts.
• Ensure each assignment follows style guidelines and maintains quality and audience awareness.
• Ensure presented facts are supported by thorough research.
• Meet submission deadlines and provide status updates to leadership.

Skills

Versatile writer

Strong writing/editing skills

Historical research skills

Internet research

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Degree in history/English/journalism or related field

Tools

StoryScout

Job description

Ancestry is seeking a part-time contractor Content Writer to join the Contextual Content team. You will craft content across StoryScout, collection descriptions, and blog posts, ensuring genealogical depth and accuracy.

Experience with African American genealogy research is essential, and candidates should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, plus reliable research abilities and attention to detail. This role is contract-based and not eligible for benefits.