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History Researcher & Content Specialist

Heritage Nexus
New York, NY
Salary Estimate
USD 75.000 – USD 110.000
Posting Time
2 Mei 2026
Deadline
2 Mei 2027

Job description

Join our esteemed History Department and contribute to public-facing history initiatives in New York. You will conduct rigorous archival and primary-source research, synthesize findings into engaging narratives, and collaborate with educators, curators, and digital historians to produce accessible history content for diverse audiences. This is an excellent opportunity to influence how history is taught and perceived through rigorous scholarship and storytelling.

Responsibility

  • Conduct archival and primary-source research to support scholarly articles, exhibits, and digital content.
  • Evaluate sources for provenance, bias, authenticity, and contextual relevance.
  • Develop compelling historical narratives for varied audiences across multiple formats.
  • Collaborate with historians, educators, curators, and multimedia teams to design engaging programs and curricula.
  • Project manage research initiatives, track milestones, and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
  • Contribute to grant writing, funding reports, and audience impact assessments.
  • Prepare bibliographies, annotated guides, and metadata for digital archives.

Qualification

  • Master’s degree or PhD in History or a related field.
  • Strong expertise in archival research methods and primary-source analysis.
  • Experience with historiography and critical interpretation.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex ideas for diverse audiences.
  • Experience with digital history tools, museums, and public history programs is a plus.
  • Proficiency in source evaluation, citation standards, and metadata practices.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to rigorous scholarship.

Required Skills

historical research archival research primary sources historiography public history education exhibit development scholarly writing project management

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