Photo Archivist (Staff with End Date)

NBCUniversal•Los Angeles, CA

1h•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for processing, cataloging, rehousing, and managing the digitization of the Universal Pictures photography collection. These assets include but are not limited to negatives, prints, transparencies, and digital files. Please note: This role is a temporary staff position with an end date of approximately 3 years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in history, archival administration, library science, museum studies, or equivalent work experience
Manual dexterity to handle fragile collections and ability to lift 40-pound boxes
Tech-savvy – You are an MS Office whiz and can work with word processing, spreadsheets, database and digital imaging software
Communicates with ease – You have a way with words; written and verbal
Impeccable attention to detail – You bring requests to life through your strong organizational skills
Self-starter – You are motivated, can work with minimal guidance, and can identify helpful resources to get the job done

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field
Experience in the entertainment industry
Experience with digitization methods and metadata of digital files
Experience and knowledge of working with photography negatives

Responsibilities

Archivally process, catalog, and rehouse photography and related materials.
Prepare, transport, and monitor collections for internal and external teams for large scale digitization project.
Serve as liaison and provide necessary support between external vendor and Digital Asset Management team during uploading process of scanned photography.
Prepare status reports and metrics of photography collections for internal stakeholders.