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.
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.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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