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:

• Work closely with the Creative, Video, Legal and Editorial Teams to accurately represent the R29 voice and brand within the DAM platform

• Research via internal access points and create cross referencing between related assets

• The potential to further refine existing project workflow processes as efficiencies arise

• Assist in the continual development of the R29 internal keywording taxonomy

• Trouble-shoot DAM platform user issues via vendor customer support as needed

• Implement folder & file naming standards as needed

• Answering occasional internal reference request

• Digital file organization as needed

• Position supervised by IT Director and Digital Archivist

• Job duties may change as per business needs

Qualifications

• 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

• Minimum two years professional experience in a cataloging or metadata-related position

• Previous experience with Digital Asset Management platforms and born-digital assets

• Prior experience and knowledge of different metadata standards and vocabularies

• Familiarity working with taxonomies and/or ontologies preferred

• Previous experience working with digital media files and/or stock imagery preferred

• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential

• Extremely organized, must possess an acute attention to detail

• Strong organization and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently

• Familiarity with social media platforms a plus

• Thrive in a fast paced environment

• 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