Wikipedia Specialist
Job Details
Marketing And Media
Independent Media Recruiter
Cape Town
Posted: Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Deadline: Friday, 25 July 2025
Negotiable
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Wikipedia specialist to join our content and reputation team. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Wikipedia’s guidelines, a proven track record of editing or creating Wikipedia articles, and an understanding of digital reputation management. This role involves contributing to the accuracy, neutrality, and credibility of articles related to our group companies, leadership, and public-facing initiatives—ensuring alignment with Wikipedia’s standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience editing or creating Wikipedia content (links to previous contributions required)
- Deep knowledge of Wikipedia’s editorial standards, policies, and community protocols
- Strong research and writing skills with the ability to synthesise complex topics into objective summaries
- Familiarity with SEO, online reputation, and corporate communications (advantageous)
- Comfortable working with legal and communications teams on high-visibility subjects
- Ability to manage multiple pages and projects simultaneously with discretion and professionalism
- Own transport required
- Experience in corporate reputation, PR, digital strategy, or journalism (a plus)
- A professional, objective writing style with a passion for knowledge and accuracy
- Able to work independently and maintain transparency in accordance with Wikipedia’s terms of use
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and edit Wikipedia articles about companies, executives, and strategic initiatives in line with Wikipedia's notability and neutrality standards
- Monitor changes and updates to relevant Wikipedia pages and proactively manage reputation risk
- Collaborate with internal communications and legal teams to verify source materials and citations
- Maintain strict compliance with Wikipedia’s conflict-of-interest (COI) and credibility policies
- Source and format high-quality third-party citations from reliable publications
- Suggest edits via Talk Pages where direct editing may be restricted due to COI guidelines
- Track and report on Wikipedia performance, visibility, and flag any emerging risks or inaccuracies
Send your application via email
Additional Instructions
Apply by email to Christelle Kouter.
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