Content Writer – Contextual Content, African American Expert

Ancestry

. Collaborate closely with the Editor and Program Manager to revise and develop writing assignments to completion .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $155 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in African American genealogy research and writing, producing high-quality content while adhering to style guidelines and maintaining audience awareness. Strong historical research skills and attention to detail are essential for developing accurate and engaging narratives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

African American Genealogy ResearchHistorical Research SkillsContent Writing and EditingExcellent Written and Verbal CommunicationDegree in History, English, Journalism, or Related Field

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Hard Skills

Writing AssignmentsResearch SkillsContent DevelopmentAdherence to Style GuidelinesAttention to DetailWriting About Historical EventsWriting About Sensitive TopicsProducing Collection DescriptionsBlog Post WritingInterpreting Guidelines and Standards

Soft Skills

CollaborationSelf-StarterAudience Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

Successful Completion of Background Check

Industry Keywords

African American StudiesLatin American StudiesNative American StudiesAsian American StudiesAmerican StudiesBritish StudiesFrench StudiesEuropean StudiesAustralian StudiesFamily History

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate closely with the Editor and Program Manager to revise and develop writing assignments to completion
Conduct in-depth historical research for each assignment
Write record descriptions, personalized stories based on historical records, and blog posts
Ensure assignments follow style guidelines, maintain consistent quality and tone, comply with department goals and values, and demonstrate audience awareness
Support all presented 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
Support collection description updates, new collection launches, and StoryScout story development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with African American genealogy research and writing
Specialized African American genealogy and historical research expertise
Ability to produce high-quality content across StoryScout, collection descriptions, and blog posts
Strong writing and historical research skills
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
Degree in history, English, journalism, or related field is preferred, or equivalent professional writing experience
Successful completion of a background check is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

No Ancestry benefits; this is explicitly excluded for the part-time contract role
Remote work arrangement