Experienced Wikipedia Editor – Freelance writer (Company Page Creation)
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Job Summary
Wikipedia Editor (Contract) RoverPass
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract/Freelance
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Head of Marketing
Company Overview
RoverPass is a leading SaaS platform that connects RV parks and campgrounds across North America with travelers looking to book their next outdoor adventure. Our mission is to empower campground owners with the technology tools and visibility they need to grow their business and provide an exceptional guest experience.
As our presence grows were seeking to increase our digital visibility and credibility by publishing a high-quality Wikipedia article about our company.
Role Summary
Were hiring an experienced Wikipedia Editor to research write and submit a neutral well-sourced article about RoverPass. This is a contract role for someone with a proven history of successfully creating company pages on Wikipedia and a strong understanding of the editorial expectations and submission process.
Were not looking for someone learning on the job. Were looking for someone who can deliver an article that meets Wikipedias standards the first time.
Youd Be a Great Fit If You Are:
A veteran contributor: You have a track record of making successful edits and page creations on Wikipedia especially for companies or SaaS platforms.
Strategic and efficient: You know how to work within the system to get pages reviewed and approvedwithout wasting time.
Objective and neutral: You can write in a tone that meets Wikipedias expectations for style and sourcing.
Professional and independent: You manage your own workflow and can communicate progress clearly with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate Notability: Review RoverPasss media presence and third-party sources to determine article viability.
Source and Research: Identify independent reliable references to support a comprehensive article draft.
Draft Article: Write the article using Wikipedias formatting tone and structural guidelines.
Submit for Review: Manage the Articles for Creation (AfC) or direct submission process including revisions based on editor feedback.
Maintain Standards: Ensure all content aligns with Wikipedias editorial and sourcing expectations.
Qualifications
Demonstrated history of publishing successful Wikipedia articles particularly company pages.
Active editing history on Wikipedia and familiarity with community norms and reviewer expectations.
Strong research and writing skills especially in presenting technical or corporate topics in a neutral encyclopedic tone.
Proficiency in Wikitext and familiarity with the Wikipedia editor interface and submission workflows.
Key Skills and Abilities
Soft Skills:
Clear written communication
Professionalism and accountability
Focused and self-driven
Hard Skills:
Wikipedia editing and markup
Research and source validation
Articles for Creation (AfC) process
Familiarity with Wikipedia notability and editorial guidelines
Key Skills
- Content Management Systems
- Microsoft Outlook
- AP Style
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- SEO
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Blogging
- Writing Skills
About Company
RoverPass, the ultimate reservation software, makes the reservation process easy to manage by streamlining your day-to-day operations and provides the most comprehensive set of campground management features to help owners save time and money. Take reservations instantly online and au ... View more
