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Exciting Opportunity: Archives Assistant (12-Month Contract)

Location: Novato, CA (Please note, own transportation is required; public transit does not reach this location.)

We're searching for a dedicated Archives Assistant to support the Film Archives team at a renowned media company. If you're passionate about archival work, historical media, and preservation, this is a unique chance to engage with a legendary collection of film, audio, video, and documents from the earliest days of cinema.

What You'll Do:

• Catalog, inspect, and rehouse archival film, video, and still images
• Handle film and media preparation for scanning, repair, and preservation
• Participate in digitization and metadata refinement projects
• Research using in-house and external resources to support the collection
• Collaborate in team meetings to align on projects and provide updates

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in moving image archival collections
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)
• Knowledge of archival practices for media storage, handling, and preservation
• Familiarity with digital preservation workflows and asset management systems
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Bachelor's degree required; relevant certifications or advanced degrees in archiving preferred