Part-Time Contextual Content Writer, Jewish & Holocaust

Ancestry; United States; Remote; USD 280 - 1,700; Part time

Job summary

Ancestry seeks a part-time contractor Content Writer passionate about family history to join the Contextual Content team. You will collaborate with the Editor and Program Manager to craft descriptions, stories, and blog posts rooted in historical records, with a focus on Jewish and Holocaust subjects.

Deadline-driven and detail-oriented work is essential. You will ensure tone and style align with Ancestry standards, delivering accurate, sensitive content while meeting project timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in history, English, journalism, or related field (or equivalent professional writing experience).
• Experience writing about historical events.
• Experience with Jewish history and Holocaust-related content preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong online research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 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 formats, including record descriptions, stories from historical records, and blog posts.
• Ensure style guidelines, consistency in quality and tone, and alignment with department goals and values.
• Ensure presented facts are supported by thorough research.
• Complete all writing assignments by deadlines and provide status updates as requested.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing skills

Research skills

Strong communication

History knowledge

Sensitivity to topics

Education

Bachelor's degree in history or English or journalism or related field

Job description

Ancestry seeks a part-time contractor Content Writer passionate about family history to join the Contextual Content team. You will collaborate with the Editor and Program Manager to craft descriptions, stories, and blog posts rooted in historical records, with a focus on Jewish and Holocaust subjects.

Deadline-driven and detail-oriented work is essential. You will ensure tone and style align with Ancestry standards, delivering accurate, sensitive content while meeting project timelines.