LAC Group is seeking Content Archivists and Content Technicians for several short-term projects. The duration of the projects, which will take place in several cities throughout the United States vary in length from a few weeks to several months. Archivists, Librarians, Technicians and other information specialists with strong backgrounds in electronic content are strongly encouraged to apply. The work must be done on-site in each locale.
Responsibilities: * Consolidate existing content-inventory records (whether electronic or paper) * Work with client to locate, identify materials and coordinate scheduling. * Gather, update, export, and upload existing inventory records to the Content Inventory Project (CIP) web-based database * Create electronic records for content that has not been inventoried yet using the CIP inventory form * Work with project manager to migrate existing records to CIP (likely using XML and other relevant tools) * Write 1-page summary with photos assessing the collection and estimating time needed to complete the inventory * Write 2 reports detailing steps taken and recommendations for the local station(s) to follow in order to participate in this project * Complete each organization's electronic inventory at the item level of public-content media archives (tools may include FilemakerPro, Excel, web-based forms, etc.) * Deliver completed inventory to host organization Minimum Qualifications * Must have experience or ability to work in a production/quota-based environment * Must have knowledge of XML, metadata used in video and audio files, various file formats, broadcast and production standards for A/V files * Must have experience in public radio/TV production, A/V file formats, moving-image archives, audio archives, and/or PBCore metadata standards * Must be able to use Excel, FilemakerPro, and other technological tools in order to complete the inventory * Must be able to work efficiently and independently * Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with local station CIP project managers * No compensation for travel or relocation expenses will be provided * Local candidates only. Must have reliable transportation Work Hours: Work will be performed within regular business hours (between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm Mon - Fri local time). Content Archivists will have supervisory responsibilities for the Technicians at each location Locations: Seeking Archivists/Librarians who meet the above qualifications in the following areas: * Albuquerque, NM * Columbia, SC * Conway, AR * Dallas, TX * Duluth, MN * Fort Meyers, FL * Miami, FL * St. Paul, MN TO APPLY: In order to be considered please visit: http://bit.ly/ContentArchivistsandTechnicians. Please indicate which location you are applying for in your cover letter. Only local candidates will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on Thursday, March 24th. To view all of our currently open positions please visit: http://lac-group.com/lac-group/careers/ LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace. LAC Group, 6500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2240, Los Angeles, CA 90048 LAC on LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1235317> | LAC on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/LAC-Group/136401033040717?v=app_4949752878&ref=ts#!/pages/LAC-Group/136401033040717?v=wall&ref=ts> | LAC on Twitter<http://twitter.com/libassociates> | LAC Group Newsletter Sign-up<http://lac-group.com/lac-group/newsletter/> lac-group.com<http://lac-group.com/> The information contained in this e-mail message is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please contact the sender.
