Content Writer - Contextual Content African American Expert - Ancestry - Remote

Ancestry Content Writer Ancestry seeks a part-time contractor Content Writer who is passionate about family history and storytelling to join our Contextual Content team. The Contextual Content team requires the addition of specialized, project-based writers to streamline content production and elevate quality. By integrating domain-specific expertise, we will reduce review cycles, address current bottlenecks, and ensure our collections provide maximum value to our users. Required Writer Skills: Writers must be highly versatile and capable of producing high-quality content across various formats, including StoryScout, collection descriptions, and blog posts. In addition to strong writing abilities and historical research skills, having family history expertise is an essential requirement for these positions to ensure accuracy and genealogical depth in all content produced. MUST HAVE experience with African American genealogy research and writing. African American Subject Matter Expertise The ideal candidate is specialized in African American genealogy and historical research expertise. They would support ongoing collection description updates, new collection launches, and StoryScout story development. Their specialized knowledge would bring greater accuracy, genealogical nuance, and content depth, helping improve user engagement with African American historical records. This position is a part-time contract-based and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. Compensation based on piece published rate ranges from $25 - $155 per piece. What You Will Do: 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. Who You Are: 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. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement guidelines and standards. Demonstrated ability to adhere to a style guide and tone. Strong internet and research skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated self-starter. Background in family history. This position is part time contract-based and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. Remote Work & Working at Home Jobs