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The Title Research Associate Manager is responsible for the daily research of historical newspapers, primarily using resources provided by national libraries and archives.  This part-time position requires the highest degree of attention to detail while managing the workflow of a large volume of historical data.

What You’ll Do:

• Research newspapers to identify coverage, location, unique catalog identification, and other information.
• Perform quality assurance checks on Newspapers.com and adjust as needed
• Work with the production team to prioritize new content sources according to the company’s content strategy plan
• Assist with index quality control when needed
• Research copyright filings for newspaper titles

Who You are:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and additional complex spreadsheets
• Experience with library research and use of electronic card cataloging a plus
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• BA or BS degree or 3+ years of work experience in a similar field
• Strong communication skills, successful issue resolution ability and a strong collaborative approach

Additional Information:

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.  For San Francisco office candidates, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

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