Media Archives Assistant

TEKsystems•Happy Valley, OR

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

An established public media organization is seeking an entry-level Archives Assistant to support an archivist with organizing and digitizing a large collection of legacy materials. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role ideal for someone looking for a “foot in the door” opportunity in media, archives, or public broadcasting. You’ll play a key role in helping modernize archival systems by inventorying, logging, and preparing historical media assets for long-term preservation.

Requirements

Basic office and computer skills, including comfort working with spreadsheets
Ability to stay focused and engaged while performing repetitive administrative tasks
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Bright, curious, and willing to learn
Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Inventory and organize boxes of physical media (primarily tapes) and digital files stored on hard drives
Log and track materials in a centralized database
Physically search for, retrieve, and verify archival items on-site
Gather, cross-reference, and validate information from multiple data sources
Perform repetitive administrative and data-entry tasks with accuracy and consistency
Maintain spreadsheets and records using Microsoft Excel and other office tools
Work independently once trained, while collaborating closely with the archivist