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Senior Digital Imaging Technician 

Description

Reporting to the Head of Core Collection Reference Files, the Senior Digital Imaging Technician is responsible for microfiching and scanning content from the core collection clipping files. Supervising a Microfilm Technician, you will oversee a transition from microfilm to digitization and work closely with the production, biography and subject files departments to preserve newspaper, magazine and trade paper clippings.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain a Micle 2200 microfiche machine and flatbed scanner.
  • Retrieve and prepare clipping files for microfiching and digitization.
  • Photograph and scan clippings and ephemera according to institutional standards.
  • Update workflow spreadsheet.
  • Create, catalog and update database records.
  • Implement and ensure quality control.
  • Produce monthly progress reports.
  • Perform reference and customer service.
 
Position Requirements
  • Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences or Archival Studies from an accredited program.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Film or related field preferred.
  • Experience operating and maintaining a microfiche machine and digital scanner.
  • Broad knowledge of film history and research practices.
  • Understanding of archival principles, digital preservation practices and current metadata standards.
  • Ability to carefully handle fragile documents.
  • Experience using sophisticated databases including Adlib and Inmagic.
  • Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Must be self-motivated, detail oriented with excellent managerial and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Senior Digital Imaging Technician  
Location Beverly Hills  
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.  

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