Job Opening Title: Music Archivist
Institution/Organization Name: Bonded Services
Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): Burbank, CA
Application Deadline: Nov. 2
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Years of experience required: 2
Job Description (if URL to posting not available): Music Archivist – Bonded Services, Burbank, CA
Bonded Services is recognized as one of the world’s leading media asset management providers. This full-time position supports a Bonded client company in the entertainment industry.
JOB SUMMARY:
* Support ongoing music preservation and access projects
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to):
* Research music collection requests and queries (both recorded and manuscript assets)
* Liaise with clients/business units for music selections
* Liaise with Studio Preservation and Scanning personnel to prioritize and track music materials flagged for scanning and/or digitization
* Create metadata for scanned/digitized materials, upload to digital asset management system
* Accession new manuscript score deliveries, create inventories and finding aids
* Rehouse manuscript scores into archival boxes and take other conservation actions as needed or requested
* Maintain inventory control records, conduct audits of physical assets
* Track requests and scans, provide monthly reports
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
* MLIS OR other degree with archival training OR equivalent experience in the field
* Thorough understanding of all aspects of music composition, orchestration, arranging and recording, with an emphasis on scoring for motion pictures. Must be able to read music.
* 2 years’ experience handling archival manuscripts
* Experience working in client-focused archive, entertainment industry preferred
* Proven track record of successful collection management: i.e. a collection fully digitized; a database made easily available for users to search and review assets, etc.
* Strong spelling/proofreading/oral and written communication skills
* Experience with digital asset management systems
* Knowledge of film history and composers
* Ability to lift cartons/materials up to 30 pounds
* Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
Email resume and cover letter to:
Patricia Kenny
VP of Sales and Account Management
Patricia.Kenny@bonded.com
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