Postdoctoral in Digital Storytelling

Mount Vernon • Mount Vernon, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Digital History at the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon invites applications for a one-year position in Digital Storytelling, with a desired start date of September 2026. The recipient will act as a full team member at the Center for Digital History and will be responsible for managing, planning, and executing our podcasting initiatives for 2027. Foremost among these is a narrative podcast about the international dimensions of the American Revolution, in particular the contributions of the French, Spanish, and other European nations to the American cause, as well as an additional project on women’s history. Technical expertise in audio recording and editing is not required. We especially encourage applications from early-career scholars with a background in digital humanities interested in exploring careers in public history and cultural heritage institutions. Scholars with expertise in early American and/or Atlantic World history, and the American Revolution are particularly welcome. This position is an in-person, full-time role located at Mount Vernon, Virginia. The recipient will have full access to the collections and other resources of the Washington Library and some professional development funds.

Requirements

• PhD in History or a related field preferred; MA possible
• Demonstrated writing and editing abilities, preferably for a public audience
• Demonstrated understanding of historical research methods
• Strong interest in the practice of historical storytelling for the general public
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Strong organizational and logistical abilities
• Expertise in some aspect of eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century North American history strongly preferred.
• Experience or background in podcasting or other digital history methods is welcome

Nice To Haves

• Scholars with expertise in early American and/or Atlantic World history, and the American Revolution are particularly welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform historical research related to episode topics and ensure historical accuracy throughout
• Assist in identifying appropriate subject matter experts and conduct interviews
• In collaboration with other Center for Digital History staff, write scripts combining historical research and excerpts from expert interviews
• Coordinate with outside contractors to facilitate editing and final production of episodes
• Assist with other Center for Digital History projects as needed and appropriate

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee recognition at 5 years of service
• Employee referral program
• On-site Library
• Employee Discounts
• Free Parking
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid leave for sick time, vacation, and Holidays
• Flexible spending account for medical care
• Professional development funds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level