Assistant Media Archivist

Position Summary:

The Missouri Historical Society's Moving Image and Sound Department seeks one qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant Media Archivist. The candidate should have a Degree or Certificate in Film Preservation or qualified experience. An MLIS is helpful with proper experience working in an Archive, Media Archive or Library including: creating catalogue records, handling various types of media and managing digital files. The duties will include observation, measurement and documentation of damaged or deteriorating film, videotape or audio recordings; cleaning, remediation and repair of damage to audio-visual materials, including leading and splicing of motion-picture film. This position also requires experience with digitization of media and knowledge of digital file formats.

This position is temporary full-time (1-year appointment) with possibility of extension.

Essential Functions:

• Creating new catalogue records and creating artifact condition reports for Moving Images & Sound Collections in the Museum's Collections Management System, Mimsy
• Completing primary and secondary inspection – including: observation, measurements and documentation of damaged or deteriorating film, videotape or audio recordings; cleaning, remediation and repair of damage to audio-visual materials, including leading and labeling of motion-picture film
• Packing, shipping and receiving of Motion Picture Film
• Digitization of motion-picture film and various analog video/audio formats
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• MA or Certification from a recognized film preservation program
• MLIS is helpful but not required
• Experience performing film inspections, preservation, and restoration in a film archive, audiovisual library, or recognized film processing/restoration laboratory or media center
• Ability to operate all types of equipment associated with reviewing, inspecting, and preserving Audio-visual materials
• Knowledge of current best practices in film preservation processes
• Some knowledge of the film editing process and audio-visual production

Skills:

• Ability to plan, organize, and carry through on preservation projects
• Ability to complete "secondary inspection"; further observation, measurements and documentation of damaged or deteriorating film AND remediation and repair of damage, cleaning, leading and labeling film
• Experience in identifying various analog and digital media formats
• Ability to identify and remediate issues associated with analog videocassettes
• Experience in creating new catalogue records and creating artifact condition reports for the audio-visual collections in the museum's Collections Management System, Mimsy
• Experience with digitization of both analog video and motion picture film
• Knowledge of various digital codecs and application
• Accurate recording of data, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-driven and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to handle large, heavy and fragile materials; reach shelves up high and down low; utilize stairs (mobile and stationary), and operate a pallet lifter.

This position will require fit-testing for mask use when needed.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please upload a cover letter and resume when applying.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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