Job description
Join Heritage Nexus as a History Content Specialist in Boston, MA. This role blends rigorous research with engaging storytelling to bring historical narratives to life across our digital, educational, and public programming platforms. You will work with curators, educators, and digital teams to produce accurate, accessible content that resonates with diverse audiences.
We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and access to premier archival collections.
Responsibility
- Conduct primary and secondary source research in archives, libraries, and digital collections to develop accurate historical narratives.
- Write, edit, and adapt content for articles, exhibits, blogs, and educational materials while maintaining high editorial standards.
- Collaborate with curators, educators, and digital teams to plan and produce engaging content and programs.
- Verify facts, manage citations, and ensure compliance with archival and copyright policies.
- Translate complex historical topics into accessible content for broad audiences and diverse learning levels.
- Develop outlines for multimedia content, including podcasts, videos, and interactive exhibits.
- Contribute to public-history initiatives and community programming.
- Manage research timelines, track milestones, and deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.
Qualification
- Master's degree in History or related field; PhD preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of historical research and writing experience, preferably in museums, archives, or academic settings.
- Strong archival research skills and familiarity with primary-source analysis.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with a keen eye for clarity and accuracy.
- Solid knowledge of citation styles (Chicago, MLA). Proficiency in handling metadata and attributions.
- Experience with digital content creation and CMS platforms (WordPress or similar).
- Strong collaboration, communication, and project-management skills.