**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, we’re seeking to increase our digital visibility and credibility by publishing a high-quality Wikipedia article about our company.
**Role Summary**:
We’re 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.
We’re not looking for someone learning on the job. We’re looking for someone who can deliver an article that meets Wikipedia’s standards the first time.
**You’d 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 approved—without wasting time.
- ** Objective and neutral**: You can write in a tone that meets Wikipedia’s expectations for style and sourcing.
- ** Professional and independent**: You manage your own workflow and can communicate progress clearly with mínimal supervision.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- ** Evaluate Notability**: Review RoverPass’s 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 Wikipedia’s 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 Wikipedia’s 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