Winter / Spring Intern - Rad Data Strategy
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Full Time Job
Winter/Spring 2019: January 7th- April 19th
RAD Data Strategy Intern
NPR’s Research, Archives & Data Strategy (RAD) team partners with all programs and divisions to address a wide spectrum of information needs and to maintain NPR’s complete digital archive. As part of our continuing work on cutting-edge digital product development efforts, we are recruiting an intern to contribute to data standardization objectives.
Please note: This RAD internship at NPR is full time and available for current undergraduate or graduate students, or recent graduates. Please include a cover letter for full consideration.
Working under the supervision of RAD team members, our Data Strategy Intern will:
Increase discoverability of archival content through metadata enhancement and standardization of data
Survey, evaluate and exhibit progress in a plan to enhance archival metadata for NPR shows
Research and implement improvements to NPR vocabularies that deliver immediate benefit to client systems and individual users
Explore potential automation in metadata enhancement and audio segmentation workflows
Contribute to the improvement of other data-oriented workflows or initiatives as needs are identified
Document best practices and lessons learned through this work
Gain an in-depth and unique understanding of the uses of metadata in a unique setting
Qualifications:
In your cover letter, please tell us about your:
Passion for the power of well-curated metadata and for leveraging and exposing metadata
Familiarity with XML and other metadata schemas
Knowledge of best practices related to databases, metadata creation and standardization
Flexibility with respect to working on multiple projects and shifting priorities
Ability to articulate the importance of data to stakeholders and others
Ability to balance attention to detail and accuracy with an understanding of “the big picture”
Experience handling deadline pressure and establishing priority among competing demands
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively as needs of the project dictate
Ability to establish rapport quickly and easily with colleagues
Experience managing the expectations of others
Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
Passion for current events, history, music, pop culture
Does this sound like you? If so, tell us. Submit your cover letter along with your resume before the deadline.