Part-Time African American Genealogy Content Writer

Ancestry; Lehi (UT); Híbrido; USD 36.000 - 89.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Ancestry is seeking a part-time contractor Content Writer with a passion for family history to join our Contextual Content team. You will focus on African American genealogy content, helping to describe collections and create StoryScout narratives that engage users with genealogical depth.

The role emphasizes historical research, quality writing, and adherence to style guidelines, while supporting ongoing collection updates and new launches. Remote/hybrid work options are available.

Formación

• Prefer degree in history, English, journalism, or related field or equivalent professional writing experience.
• Experience writing about historical events.
• Experience writing about sensitive topics.
• Background in African American studies, Latin American studies, Native American studies, Asian American studies, American studies, British studies, French studies, European studies, or Australian studies.
• Excellent writing/editing skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Background in family history.

Responsabilidades

• 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 several different formats, including record descriptions, stories that incorporate personalization from historical records, and blog posts.
• Ensure each assignment follows the style guidelines, is consistent in quality and tone, complies with department goals and values, and demonstrates audience awareness.
• Ensure presented facts and information are supported by thorough research.
• Consistently complete all writing assignments by submission deadlines.
• Provide status updates and reports to the Editor and the Program Manager as requested.

Conocimientos

Writing

Historical research

African American genealogy

Content writing

Storytelling

Educación

History/English/Journalism degree

Herramientas

StoryScout

Descripción del empleo

Ancestry is seeking a part-time contractor Content Writer with a passion for family history to join our Contextual Content team. You will focus on African American genealogy content, helping to describe collections and create StoryScout narratives that engage users with genealogical depth.

The role emphasizes historical research, quality writing, and adherence to style guidelines, while supporting ongoing collection updates and new launches. Remote/hybrid work options are available.