Refinery29 is looking for an extremely organized, enthusiastic and creative Project Archivist to index media assets in our Digital Asset Management software. The Project Archivist will be working with a range of digital file types, including design, photo and video formats. The position entails researching and indexing our current visual archived assets into the new system and all that encompasses; including working within a predetermined workflow process, researching and assigning creation metadata, associating contractual data via DRM profiles and tagging according to a pre-existing taxonomy.
This is a contract position for 3-months with a potential start date of March 15th, 2016. With a possibility to extend into future freelance opportunities. Compensation is $20/hr.
To apply email Jeannie.Rusten@refinery29.com with the subject line “Project Archivist”.
Responsibilities include:
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Work closely with the Creative, Video, Legal and Editorial Teams to accurately represent the R29 voice and brand within the DAM platform
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Research via internal access points and create cross referencing between related assets
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The potential to further refine existing project workflow processes as efficiencies arise
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Assist in the continual development of the R29 internal keywording taxonomy
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Trouble-shoot DAM platform user issues via vendor customer support as needed
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Implement folder & file naming standards as needed
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Answering occasional internal reference request
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Digital file organization as needed
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Position supervised by IT Director and Digital Archivist
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Job duties may change as per business needs
Qualifications
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ALA accredited Master’s degree with archives coursework and/or Master’s or comparable degree in which coursework was focused on archival studies or information management
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Minimum two years professional experience in a cataloging or metadata-related position
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Previous experience with Digital Asset Management platforms and born-digital assets
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Prior experience and knowledge of different metadata standards and vocabularies
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Familiarity working with taxonomies and/or ontologies preferred
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Previous experience working with digital media files and/or stock imagery preferred
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Strong written and oral communication skills are essential
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Extremely organized, must possess an acute attention to detail
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Strong organization and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently
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Familiarity with social media platforms a plus
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Thrive in a fast paced environment
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Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
More information and application: http://careers.archivists.org/jobs/7973449?utm_source=BoxwoodIndeed&utm_medium=Indeed&utm_campaign=Boxwood%2BIndeed%2BFeed