Share Email Opening Title Sr. Archivist, Oral History Projects  Description The Academy Oral History Projects Sr. Archivist is responsible for the archival management and digital archiving of the department's Visual History Program audiovisual recordings, processing incoming oral history collections from partner organizations, and overall collection management. Primary duties include: cataloging, processing, and digital preservation planning of oral history recordings, management of departmental records, and assisting with access planning, controlled vocabulary development, post-production and the planning and implementation of a digital archive of oral histories. Duties and Responsibilities: Archival and Cataloging Process, arrange and catalog audio and video oral history collections Develop and implement archival workflows and oversee the processing of collections by project archivists and/or interns Process all oral history audio/video access and licensing requests and perform research into rights and permissions for interview collections Assist Academy Film Archive and DMS staff in collection appraisal, acquisitions, digitization prioritization and the ingest of born-digital video into digital repository Assist in the development and implementation of departmental archival policies and best practices Oversee transcription, indexing, translation, interviewee approval and DVD authoring Create and update records in databases (Adlib, SharePoint, Google Docs) Manage controlled vocabulary development for indexing oral history content Serves as project coordinator on grant-funded projects to preserve and provide access to oral history collections at the Academy Assist Sr. Manager in coordinating intern and contractor projects Research and document audio and video oral history and interview collections both within the Archive and at outside institutions Perform collection assessments of oral history and interview materials to aid in acquisition planning and prioritization decisions File management: organize raw, master, and project video and audio files for streamlined access Conduct fixity checks/checksums for digital files and facilitate delivery of materials to DMS for preservation at USC Assist Preservation staff - including identification and inspection of material, obtaining quotes from laboratory personnel, and overseeing quality control on elements Determine best practices for cataloging and metadata, including finding aid creation Curation and Research View content and provide highlights, summaries and key terms for project planning and curation When needed, assist Academy staff in researching and identifying related material from the Academy's permanent collection for subject prioritization and for museum and web presentation Organize images from productions, select images for public and internal usage Post-Production Work with editors and organize post-production priorities: approvals and finalization Assist with the creation of audiovisual deliverables, transcode video files, perform quality control, media traffic/shipping materials Workflow Management and Administrative Assist with outreach for the digital archive project by identifying potential partners and fostering partner relationships Oversee project timelines and contractors Collaborate and communicate with Academy staff and interns, archive donors, Academy members, film industry professionals, and outside organizations on collection-related activities Communicate with project partners and vendors, including the craft guilds and foundations and the USC Digital Repository Manage financial record, oversee payments and contract creation and validation Physical Requirements: Typical conditions may include prolonged sitting, standing and walking Ability to work/focus at a desk for extended periods of time Ability to lift at least 25 lbs   Position Requirements Master’s degree in Moving Image Archival Studies or Masters of Library and Information Science with an Archives focus Solid knowledge of film and video history, technology, and craft Interest in working with oral history recordings, ideally motion picture related Comfortable in operation of audiovisual viewing equipment and handling Knowledge of legacy and digital audiovisual formats Knowledge of video production/post-production practices Experience in audiovisual preservation projects with both analog and digital formats Familiar with controlled vocabularies and subject headings. Knowledge of standards in moving-image cataloging and the creation of finding aids including knowledge of EAD and EAC-CFP Experience with cataloging systems and software (i.e. Adlib, MAVIS, InMagic, Microsoft Access, FileMaker 10, Sharepoint) and office software Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Academy staff, oral history project staff, vendors, Academy members, industry professionals, and visitors Strong oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong project planning and time management skills Willingness to work overtime, under tight deadlines, ability to multi-task Strong research skills Preferred: Knowledge of conversational foreign language Experience in a video production environment Experience with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Final Cut Pro, and other Adobe Creative Cloud software   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Sr. Archivist, Oral History Projects   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 -- None found -- 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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