This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Work closely with the Editor and Program Manager to refine and finalize writing assignments.

• Undertake comprehensive historical research to enhance assignments.

• Create record descriptions, narratives that integrate personalization from historical documents, and blog articles.

• Ensure that assignments adhere to style guidelines, maintain a consistent quality and tone, align with departmental objectives and values, and reflect audience awareness.

• Back all provided facts and information with extensive research.

• Meet submission deadlines for writing assignments.

• Offer status updates and reports to the Editor and Program Manager upon request.

⛳️ Requirements

• MUST HAVE experience in continental Europe genealogy research and writing.

• Proficient knowledge in Continental European history and genealogy.

• Capability to research and compose accurate, engaging descriptions of collections for records throughout the region.

• Ability to provide historical and genealogical context.

• Preferably hold a degree in history, English, journalism, or a related field, or possess equivalent professional writing experience.

• Experience writing about historical events.

• Experience in addressing sensitive topics in writing.

• 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.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficient in interpreting and applying guidelines and standards.

• Ability to follow a style guide and maintain tone consistency.

• Strong internet research skills.

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proven self-starter.

• Background in family history.

• All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable law.