JOB OPPORTUNITY:
NEDCC Seeks Audio Preservation Engineer
The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) seeks an Audio Preservation Engineer to digitally reformat obsolete audio carriers, such as lacquer discs, wax cylinders, and unusual grooved-media formats (e.g., tin foils, Dictabelts, etc.) using the IRENE technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Audio Preservation Engineer will initially report to the Executive Director and responsibilities include: Rigorously following best practices for digital audio preservation of degrading media on highly obsolete formats; identifying legacy carriers and their formatting and playback characteristics; cleaning, repairing, stabilizing and re-housing of original carriers; performing post-processing functions consistent with best archival practice; achieving quality and productivity goals; staying abreast of the latest developments in the audio preservation field by maintaining membership in professional and related associations such as IASA, AES, and ARSC.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have: 1) Bachelor’s degree in audio engineering, audio production, or related field; 2) detailed knowledge of, and hands-on experience in, all aspects of digitally preserving audio collections; 3) knowledge of legacy audio formats; 4) maturity; 5) excellent listening skills; 6) meticulous attention to detail; 7) demonstrated ability to work under deadlines in a production-oriented environment; and 8) exceptional problem-solving skills. Ability to perform basic maintenance and calibration of current and obsolete audio playback equipment is a plus.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION,
Visit: https://www.nedcc.org/about/employment-opportunities
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