[Sigia-l] Job Announcement: Content Archivists & Content Technicians

[Fu, Laura]

This looks like a very interesting opportunity. I wonder if it¹s part of the
Digital Public TV project?

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Laura Fu
Digital Asset Specialist | Digital Asset Division
Sears Holdings Corporation
3333 Beverly Road, CC-757A
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Laura.Fu at searshc.com
Office: 847-286-6069
Mobile: 516-902-5714


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From: Patty De Anda Gates <pdeanda at lac-group.com>
Reply-To: Patty De Anda Gates <pdeanda at lac-group.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:23:52 -0700
To: SLA Taxonomy <SLA-SLA-DTAX at sla.lyris.net>
Subject: [sla-sla-dtax] Job Announcement: Content Archivists & Content
Technicians for several short term projects (several cities throughout U.S.)

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 organization¹s 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.
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