State of North Carolina is hiring: Interpretive Content Editor in Raleigh

Overview

Primary Purpose Of Position
The Interpretive Content Editor, part of the Curatorial Services section, helps to educate the public by providing editorial services for 27 historic sites in the division through writing, reviewing, and editing publications, exhibit text, promotional materials, web content, and more. The position conducts some historic research, writes reports for the Division and the various historic sites, maintains statistics on visitation and special events, and maintains and administers the division’s research library.

Location
430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603

Key Responsibilities

• Provide editorial leadership for division interpretive content and publications, including exhibit text, wayside text, web pages, marketing materials, and educational resources.
• Collaborate with leadership, curators, site staff, graphic designers, and stakeholders to develop engaging, accurate, and accessible interpretive content for diverse audiences.
• Maintain and update institutional tone, style, and editorial guidelines to ensure consistency across all division communications.
• Review and edit written materials for clarity, historical accuracy, readability, and alignment with the division’s mission.
• Maintain the division’s research library consisting of approximately 3,500 reports, documents, and books.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with a 1-hour lunch.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Thorough knowledge of North Carolina, southern, and/or American history with experience utilizing both published and unpublished historical resources.
• Demonstrated experience with copyright regulations and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, composition, and style with experience in editing and proofreading.
• Demonstrated experience editing historical documents or history-related publications.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in history or a degree specific to the area of specialization required from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

three years of progressive experience in a historical agency;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We participate in E-Verify and maintain ADA accommodations as appropriate.

Application Process

Please watch the video that walks you through each step of the application process. Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. Answers to Supplemental Questions should be supported by information in the Work Experience section. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. For status updates, log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Agency Description

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, museums, parks, and other cultural resources. The Department’s vision is to be a leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina.