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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Australian genealogy research and writing, with a strong understanding of historical records and the ability to produce high-quality written content that adheres to style guidelines. Possesses excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and audience awareness in all assignments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Australian Genealogy ResearchAustralian History ExpertiseWriting About Historical EventsExcellent Writing/Editing SkillsStrong Internet and Research Skills
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Hard Skills
Genealogy ResearchHistorical WritingRecord Description WritingBlog Post WritingResearch Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailSelf-Starter
Industry Keywords
Australian Historical RecordsAboriginal HistoryTorres Strait Islander HistoryFamily History ResearchSensitive Topics Writing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Collaborate with the Editor and Program Manager to revise and develop writing assignments to completion
- Conduct in-depth historical research to support assignments
- Write record descriptions, personalized stories based on historical records, and blog posts
- Ensure assignments follow style guidelines, maintain quality and tone, comply with department goals and values, and demonstrate audience awareness
- Support facts and information with thorough research
- Complete writing assignments by submission deadlines
- Provide status updates and reports to the Editor and Program Manager as requested
Requirements
What you’ll need- MUST HAVE experience with Australian genealogy research and writing
- Specialized expertise in Australian history and genealogy
- Knowledge of Australian historical records, family history research, and record availability
- Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and records
- 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
- Ability to interpret and implement guidelines and standards
- 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
- Prefer degree in history, English, journalism, or related field or equivalent professional writing experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- None; the position is not eligible for Ancestry benefits