Audio Digitization and Metadata Specialist

Country Music Foundation Inc•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has an opening for a full-time exempt Audio Digitization and Metadata Specialist in the Museum Services department. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is an accredited institution with a mission to document and interpret the history of country music. It collects artifacts and archival materials, and provides educational opportunities through programs, publications, and exhibitions. The museum has a significant downtown location with extensive exhibition galleries, archival storage, retail stores, and event space. It also owns Hatch Show Print, operates Historic RCA Studio B, and offers the Taylor Swift Education Center. The museum was recently awarded the National Medal of Arts, recognizing its work in preserving history, honoring country music giants, and inspiring future generations. The Digital & Library Collections Department's mission is to preserve and protect the museum's collections, using best practices and available and emerging technologies to provide appropriate access to these collections. The audio digitization and metadata specialist will report to the Director of Library and Archival Collections and will be responsible for organizing, digitizing, and describing content from the museum’s collection of over 300,000 sound recordings.

Requirements

Degree in relevant field (Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, Museum Studies, Public History, Audio Engineering)
One year of professional experience working with recorded sound collections in a museum, library, archive, or in a production/research capacity
Knowledge of digitization standards and best practices for recorded sound collections
Knowledge of current and historic recorded sound processes, signs of deterioration, and their individual preservation requirements
Experience with industry-standard digital asset management systems and metadata standards
Experience with recorded sound digitization hardware
Experience with recorded sound editing software
Proficiency and capabilities with personal computers (including Mac products) and software
Familiarity with the history of country music and key figures within the genre

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of the scholarly use of archival collections and of current developments in the field
Strong working knowledge of country music and its ever-evolving history
Experience providing recorded sound content for museum exhibitions
Knowledge of copyright laws pertaining to recorded sound content

Responsibilities

Digitize recorded sound formats (primarily grooved discs and magnetic tape) for the online digital archive based on institutional priorities
Create accurate descriptive metadata for records in the online digital archive
Arrange, rehouse, and describe various physical recorded sound formats
Maintain professional standards and best practices for collection processing, storage, handling, and use
Research, curate, and edit recorded sound content for the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, social media, and website
Perform general maintenance and alignment of audio equipment
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
Competitive Pay
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Paid Holidays (13) and Floating Holidays (2)
401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits
Continuing Professional Offerings
Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself, Family, and Friends)
Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo, Dollywood Theme & Water Parks, National Museum of African American Music, tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium, and more)
Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues
Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings, Concerts and Special Events
Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities
FSA and Dependent Care Options
Dog Friendly Work Environment
Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities