Archivist (Exhibitions & Events)

Walmart•Los Angeles, CA

20d

About The Position

The Warner Bros. Discovery Global Media Archives is dedicated to collecting, curating, and exhibiting digital and physical assets created by our productions and other business units. The Archivist is responsible for the inventory and cataloging of our collections, curating exhibitions, and supporting events held as part of the marketing of our original productions. The Archivist often works individually with little supervision on assigned projects at the direction of the Manager of Archives or at the request of the Director of Archives. The Archivist may perform basic preservation practices including the selection of items for conservation/restoration, assist in developing archive documentation and procedures, and perform research and answer reference questions about the collection.

Requirements

2 years of experience processing special collections in a corporation, archive, or library environment
Bachelors or Masters in Archive Science, Museum Studies, or related experience in an archives, preferred
Excellent written and communication skills with vendors, partners, and staff
Working knowledge of archival cataloging and descriptive standards
Working knowledge of preservation standards for archive or museum collections
Experience processing multiple types of archival materials, including ephemera, digital media, textiles, mixed media, and paper records
Experience using & developing archives, museum, or library collection management systems, SOPs, RFPs, and POs
Experience assessing and conserving unique physical art assets
Knowledge of art and other media restoration and stabilization practices
Thorough understanding of exhibition design techniques, including installation and de-installation best practices
Experience working with digital assets, including transformation and management software
Knowledge of film & television history, production design, art history, costume design, and entertainment media
Knowledge of Warner Bros., New Line, HBO, TBS, and Discovery Original Programming, character names, artists, and performers
Self-starter with demonstrated initiative, ability to work independently and in groups, and ability to prioritize complex tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to anticipate daily workload expectations and meet and maintain weekly project deadlines
Experience handling unique and fragile materials
Exceptional problem solving skills
Ability to embrace change and adapt to new processes and procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to travel

Responsibilities

Assists in, and at times lead, the development, installation and de-installation of Archives exhibitions and displays.
Helps facilitate the successful execution of exhibitions and events as requested by various Warner Bros. business units and other external partners.
Works with Archives contracted vendors to coordinate object crating, local transportation, shipping, framing, fabrication, and printing.
Extracts and processes original productions collections, including the inventory and cataloging of assets; executes exhibition and event planning requests, including asset selection, packing, shipping, set up, and then return of Archive assets.
Performs preservation tasks related to the care and maintenance of Archive objects, such as re-housing, and identifies conservation concerns for special handling.