Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - Digital Content Researcher & Producer

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - Digital Content Researcher & Producer

The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute

The Digital Content Researcher & Producer serves as historian, researcher, content creator, and producer for digital media projects that advance Colonial Williamsburg’s educational mission, strategic plan, and interpretive approach. This role is responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality, historically accurate digital content across various platforms, including the Foundation’s website and digital media productions. The Digital Content Researcher & Producer collaborates closely with colleagues across the Division and the Foundation to ensure the highest standards of historical accuracy, production quality, and public engagement.

Produces digital content, including public-facing web articles and video scripts,
focused on the history of religious liberty in the United States, including material focusing on Williamsburg.

This is a full-time, three-year grant-funded position. The role is time-limited and expected to conclude at the end of the grant term unless additional funding is secured.

Must reside in or be ready to relocate to Virginia

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produces digital content, including public-facing web articles and video scripts, focused on the history of religious liberty in the United States, including material focusing on Williamsburg.
• Creates, edits, and copyedits digital materials.
• Conducts extensive historical research to support the creation of digital media programs, ensuring all content adheres to Colonial Williamsburg’s standards for high-quality content and historical integrity.
• Provides project management on Colonial Williamsburg’s key Religious Liberty digital initiatives, including strategic partnerships and projects with peer institutions. Coordinates with project teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth production workflows and high-quality outcomes.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop content outlines and scripts, emphasizing historical accuracy and inclusive history.
• Provides fact-checking and historical expertise for all digital content, including website content and media scripts.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a strong and diverse editorial calendar for digital projects, ensuring that all content aligns with the Foundation’s strategic goals.
• Produces and directs digital media projects, including web-based content and multimedia presentations, ensuring alignment with Colonial Williamsburg’s brand expression and audience engagement strategies.
• Leverages connections across the fields of early American history to conduct efficient research and address complex historical questions.
• Assists in the strategic planning and execution of digital content initiatives, including the development and implementation of promotional plans for digital content in collaboration with the Foundation Marketing & Engagement team.
• Performs other duties related to the production, development, support, and promotion of digital content initiatives as assigned.

This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in History or a related field and 3–5 years of related professional experience; OR Master’s degree in History or a related field and 1–3 years of related professional experience.
• Experience managing editorial calendars and coordinating content across various platforms, including websites, blogs, and social media.
• Experience collaborating across departments or teams, with the ability to lead projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

• Doctorate in History, Public History, or a related field.
• Subject-matter expertise in early American religious history and religious liberty.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in digital content creation, historical research, or media production in a museum, educational, or cultural institution.
• Experience working in a museum or historical site, with a focus on…