Archive Manager (Temporary)

GBH

1d • Remote

About The Position

FRONTLINE is seeking a temporary Senior Archival Producer & Visuals Editor to conduct archival research and examine and untangle the editorial, legal and ethical issues relating to the use of archival materials in current affairs documentaries. They will be responsible for verifying the authenticity of user generated content, screening for video manipulated with AI or other technologies, and ensuring content is used in proper context. Additionally, the Senior Producer/Editor will oversee the legal review process of FRONTLINE’s visual output– serving as a key liaison between production teams, FRONTLINE’s Senior Special Counsel and senior editorial team on issues related to fair use and copyright issues, consents and blurs. They will also serves as FRONTLINE’s in-house archival producer on special projects.

Requirements

• At least 5-10 years of experience as an archival researcher or archival producer on documentary journalism projects
• Master’s degree in journalism and/or library science or related field
• Impeccable editorial judgement and knowledge of PBS and FRONTLINE’s journalistic guidelines
• Experience in ensuring archival and third-party materials comply with copyright, fair use, and intellectual property laws
• Keep abreast of changing technologies that impact the authenticity of visual materials
• Ability to work independently to assign and manage teams across projects to meet competing deadlines
• Proven track record licensing archival materials and making fair use claims
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced journalism environment under tight deadlines and priorities that shift depending on news developments or breaking news
• Superb attention to detail, organization and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Verify the authenticity of user-generated content, screening for video manipulated with AI or other technologies
• Independently identify fair use, copyright, consent and other editorial standards issues and proactively identify solutions to resolve problems
• Educate production teams and other staff members on legal and editorial guidelines on visuals
• Oversee team of researchers, fact checkers and archival producers across multiple projects to execute guidelines while meeting critical deadlines
• Serve as lead visual editor for new assets across platforms – such as digital-first productions.
• Serve as in-house archival producer on special projects lacking experienced archival leadership or low staffing, ensuring the process adheres to editorial standards and meets deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior