UKI Contextual Content Writer (Part-Time)

Ancestry; United States; Hybrid; USD 5,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Ancestry seeks a part-time contract Content Writer with expertise in UK and Irish (UKI) genealogy to join our Contextual Content team. You will collaborate with the Editor and Program Manager on writing assignments, ensuring historical accuracy and alignment with Ancestry standards.

You will conduct archival research, craft record descriptions, and write engaging stories for various formats, all while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining a consistent voice across content.

Qualifications

• Prefer degree in history, English, journalism, or related field or equivalent professional writing experience.
• Experience writing about historical events and sensitive topics.
• Specialized experience in UK and Irish (UKI) family history and genealogical research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Editor and Program Manager to revise and develop assignments.
• Conduct in-depth historical research to support each piece.
• Write content for record descriptions, stories, and blog posts.
• Ensure tone, style, guidelines, and audience awareness.
• Ensure facts are supported by thorough research.
• Meet all writing deadlines and provide status updates to editors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in history/English/journalism

Tools

StoryScout

Job description

Ancestry seeks a part-time contract Content Writer with expertise in UK and Irish (UKI) genealogy to join our Contextual Content team. You will collaborate with the Editor and Program Manager on writing assignments, ensuring historical accuracy and alignment with Ancestry standards.

You will conduct archival research, craft record descriptions, and write engaging stories for various formats, all while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining a consistent voice across content.