Share Email Opening Title Film Archivist  Description The Deadline to apply for this position is August 7, 2015. The Film Archivist works in the Archive Collections Department under the supervision of the Collections Curator and the Film Traffic Manager. Primary duties include inspection, repair, inventory, and cataloging of Archive film and video collections and related materials. This is a Limited 3 year term position which will be full-time for the duration of the term. Duties and Responsibilities: •Researching and documenting Archive collections and database records. •Inspection, inventory and cataloging of archival materials. •Creating and updating records using the Archive's Adlib database. •Assisting with new acquisitions, including occasional pickup and delivery of newly acquired collections. •Working in the Archive's temperature controlled vaults on collection maintenance and inventory projects. •Working and communicating with Academy staff, Archive donors, Academy members, film industry professionals and outside organizations on collection-related activities.   Position Requirements Solid knowledge of film history and technology. Experience in the operation of film handling and editing equipment and film and video viewing equipment. Experience with standard computer word processing and database software. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Academy staff, donors, laboratory personnel, Academy members, industry professionals, and visitors. Capability to lift at least 45 lbs. and retrieve items from shelves using ladders. Skill in reading and composing correspondence and reports in English. Degree in archival film studies or equivalent preferred. Experience in using Adlib or similar film database preferred. Please submit cover letter, resume and complete online application where indicated.   Full-Time/Part-Time Contingent   Position Film Archivist - PHI Collection   Location Hollywood   About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.   EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://oscars.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Associate Director, Academy Film Archive in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 10/11/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Salesforce Administrator in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/16/2024 [Apply Now] Custodial Associate in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 12/19/2023 [Apply Now] Supervisor, Facility in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 12/19/2023 [Apply Now] Imaging Science, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 1/25/2024 [Apply Now] Getty Marrow, Institutional Archives and Collections Intern, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 1/25/2024 [Apply Now]

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