Senior Content Strategist, History.org

Open To External And Internal Candidates • Williamsburg, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Content Strategist for history.org oversees and manages the development and production of high-quality, research-backed educational content for the history.org platform. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to create engaging, accurate, and pedagogically innovative digital resources grounded in object-based inquiry. This position is crucial to ensure history.org's comprehensive, primary source-based teaching materials meet diverse K-12 learner needs, foster deep historical and civic understanding, and align with the Foundation’s strategic vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a closely related field with 3 years of additional relevant experience.
• Experience in content development or curriculum management.
• Experience in developing K-12 educational content and instructional materials for digital platforms, including leading curriculum design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of digital tools, platforms, and content and learning management systems used in digital content creation and delivery.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-phase content development projects from concept through execution, with strong attention to detail and timelines.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with historians, educators, museum professionals, and external partners.
• Deep expertise in K–12 U.S. history and civics content and pedagogy, including inquiry-based learning, object-based inquiry, and historical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create factually accurate, evidence-based, and non-partisan educational content.
• Experience applying educational research and learning science principles to inform digital content and learning design.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience creating inclusive, scaffolded learning materials for diverse learners.
• Experience leading content review and quality assurance processes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, including interest in exploring the use of artificial intelligence in content creation and digital learning experiences.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s mission and the history.org initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in History, Education, Museum Studies, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or a closely related field.
• Deep expertise in K–12 U.S. history and civics content and classroom/museum pedagogies, including, including content and project management systems.
• Familiarity with Wagtail.
• Experience in formal (K-12 classrooms) and informal (museum) learning environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of digital content development for history.org, including content planning, curation, review, and publication.
• Ensure historical accuracy, pedagogical quality, and non-partisanship across all content by coordinating reviews with historians, museum partners, and Teacher Advisors and integrating feedback.
• Manage content uploads and provide final approval of site materials; monitor site content and functionality and partner with technical teams to resolve issues.
• Evaluate content performance and impact using user research and data to inform ongoing improvements.
• Apply best-practice pedagogy to support historical thinking, critical analysis, and civic engagement across instructional materials.
• Ensure accessibility and compliance with WCAG standards and provide appropriate learning supports for diverse audiences.
• Support content promotion and audience engagement across digital platforms, including social media and video channels.
• Serve as a primary liaison for the Teacher Institute; represent the Foundation at conferences and deliver professional development presentations for educators.
• Collaborate on project planning, timelines, and resource needs; identify risks and support mitigation efforts from a content perspective.
• Work with internal and external partners to review content, align expectations, and communicate next steps.
• Contribute to the Education Division’s digital strategy by identifying trends and opportunities in digital learning and content innovation.
• Support partnership development and field engagement with peer and professional organizations, serving as a representative of the Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees