UKI Contextual Content Writer - Part-Time, Remote

10 Ancestry.com Operations Inc.; United States; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

Ancestry seeks a part-time contractor Content Writer with strong UKI genealogy research expertise to join the Contextual Content team. You will collaborate with editors and program managers to deliver writing assignments on time, ensuring tone and style align with Ancestry’s standards.

You will conduct in-depth historical research, develop content in multiple formats—from record descriptions to storytelling—and maintain high quality and audience focus across UKI and related topics.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with UKI genealogy research and UKI subject matter expertise.
• Experience writing about historical events.
• Experience writing about sensitive topics.
• Background in area studies (African American, Latin American, Native American, Asian American, American, British, French, European, or Australian studies).
• Excellent writing/editing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Editor and Program Manager to revise and develop writing assignments to completion.
• Conduct in-depth historical research to support each assignment.
• Write content for multiple formats, including record descriptions, stories incorporating historical records, and blog posts.
• Ensure each assignment follows style guidelines, maintains quality and tone, and aligns with department goals and values.

Skills

UKI genealogy research

Historical writing

Editing skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Strong communication

Education

History/English/Journalism degree or equivalent

Job description

Ancestry seeks a part-time contractor Content Writer with strong UKI genealogy research expertise to join the Contextual Content team. You will collaborate with editors and program managers to deliver writing assignments on time, ensuring tone and style align with Ancestry’s standards.

You will conduct in-depth historical research, develop content in multiple formats—from record descriptions to storytelling—and maintain high quality and audience focus across UKI and related topics.