Archivist job description

ID: 2022-1819

Department: KCH [27]
Job Summary

The Archivist will perform duties associated with digitizing original archival audio recordings, ingesting new audio recordings, troubleshooting hardware and software on backstage recording workstations and SAN. Daily ingest of new event recordings

• Copy files from Record Volume of SAN to Archive & Backup
• Rename Pro Tools session (if necessary)
• Trim, consolidate, and rename trimmed sound files in Pro Tools Session
• Discard untrimmed and blank sound files to save space
• Enter all technical metadata to the Y's events database
• Copy renamed trimmed Pro Tools session to Backup, replace raw session
• Delete raw Pro Tools session from Record Volume

Maintain Backstage Recording Workstations

• Regularly check network connection settings
• Perform software updates on Mac OS and Pro Tools software
• Delete non-work-related software
• Regularly check accuracy of in/out points and track names for tracked Pro Tools sessions
• Coordinate regular transfers of (catalogued) Pro Tools sessions from to SAN and backup volumes

Maintain SAN (primary Audio Archive storage system)

• Regularly check SAN status for drive failures
• • Replace failed drives and rebuild RAID volumes as needed
• Update SAN connection software, evaluate upgrades and deploy to backstage workstations
• Maintain relationships with SNS (SAN vendor) and Tekserve

Maintain Archive Room Workstations

• Install and evaluate software updates and upgrades
• Recommend equipment and software upgrades as needed

Produce repurposed audio in a variety of end formats (CD-r, MP3, 24-bit WAV files) as needed for various 92Y departments and media partners (e.g. podcasts, audible.com, itunesU,) etc.

Transfer/digitize past event recordings from reel, cassette, PCM/DBX, DAT, and DVD-Ram

• Maintain legacy playback equipment as needed
• Ingest past event recordings to 92Y audio archive
• Prioritize legacy recordings based on format stability and importance of content
• Ingest and catalogue event footage from online events into the 92Y event archive

Prepare annual budget for 92Y audio archive

• Work with supervisors and other department heads to plan equipment and software upgrades, expendable supply needs, maintenance, and tech support contracts
• Anticipate and recommend long-term equipment and software needs

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

• Degree in Audio/Video Engineering, Multimedia Production, related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of audio/video archive experience, showing a progression of technical and project management skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Access a plus)
• Familiarity with enterprise-class data storage and RAID protection (Must have or be willing to acquire administrator level knowledge of the SNS SAN storage system)
• Mac OSX (Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard) administration
• Audio production experience
• • Radio production
  • Podcast production
  • • Mastering techniques for online audio
    • ID3V2 tags
• Pro Tools - expert level knowledge required
• Other audio production and noise reduction software
• • Peak
  • Toast
  • iTunes
  • Sonic Solutions NoNoise plugins
  • Izotope RX
• Expert familiarity with best standards and practices for Audio Archiving
• Experience working with legacy audio formats
• • Reel to Reel
  • DAT
  • Cassette
  • PCM/DBX encoded audio on VHS tape
  • DVD-RAM
  • Setup and maintenance of legacy audio playback equipment
• Video production experience a plus

Work Environment & Requirements

40 hours per week.

This position is approved to utilize a hybrid working model which is subject to change in the future.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Those offered a position must provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

Any candidate unable to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition will be engaged to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS


Interested applicants should forward a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

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