Media Archivist

This is a Full Time Job

The Archive team is responsible for researching, maintaining, archiving and restoring media content for Versant Media.  As an Archivist, you would be servicing a broad base of clients across MSNBC, CNBC, E! as well entertainment and sports when necessary.  This is a fast-paced work environment and the ability to multi-task under deadline pressure is necessary.

What You’ll Do:
• Manage daily archival research requests for shows across the Versant News landscape.
• Research, screen and make available video content for show units, promotions and marketing, specials, long form programming, digital and other units (internal and external) as requested.
• Fulfill external client requests for Archive Sales operation.
• Make archival retention decisions for all content coming into Versant.
• Add essential metadata, visual shot list, transcripts, and restrictions as needed.
• Partner with Producers and Rights & Clearances to ensure proper use of footage in accordance with Versant News Standards & Practices.
• Arrange to have physical tapes digitized into MAM system either upon client request or anticipated need
• Arrange for downloadable or screening links for various Editorial clients.
• Box up on-site media ordered from external storage site and create return shipment orders, facilitating the return transport of assets back to Iron Mountain storage facilities.
• Coordinate with support and engineering teams on technical issues regarding storage and retrieval of digital media assets
• Create spreadsheets of available holdings for breaking news topics or obituary coverage, communicating to Versant News Editorial community archived content available.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or liberal arts field preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and historical general and business news, both local and international.  Familiarity with names and faces of world leaders and places in the news.
• Strong computer research skills: search/input database applications.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including early morning, nights, weekends, holidays and short notice to cover breaking news as requested.
• Familiarity with media asset management systems and non-linear editing platforms.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and customer-focus approach; able to work collaboratively and independently when necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver quality work in a tight deadline environment.
• Familiarity with media asset management and non-linear editing systems
• Ability to work onsite at Versant designated worksite.

Desired Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an archival or library setting
• Experience with logging and researching archival material
• Knowledge of AVID Media Composer, Interplay, Media Central Cloud UX, Stratus and INews a plus
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Clear communication skills       
• Responsible for accurately logging metadata and tagging video content

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