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Film Archivist 

Description

Job Summary:

The Film Archivist works in the Archive Collections Department under the supervision of the Associate Director and Manager, Acquisitions. Primary duties include inspection, repair, inventory, and cataloging of Archive film, video and digital collections and related materials.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Researching and documenting Archive collections and database records.
  • Inspection, inventory and cataloging of archival film, video and digital 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.
  • Assisting with group projects within the Collections Department, as necessary.
  • Working and communicating with Academy staff, Archive donors, Academy members, film industry professionals and outside organizations on collection-related activities.
 
Position Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Solid knowledge of film history and technology.
  • Ability to work independently and productively on assigned projects.
  • Experience in the operation of film handling and editing equipment as well as film, video and digital 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 moving image archive studies or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in using Adlib or similar media database preferred.

 

If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determined on a case by case basis.

 

The expected starting hourly range for this role is $23.08 - $24.04. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Film Archivist  
Location Los Angeles  
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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