Job Opening Title: Archives Supervisor
Employer Name: LAIKA
Job Location: Hillsboro, OR
Application Deadline:
Salary Range:
Link to job posting: https://laika.com/careers/job-listing?jobid=4218640
Years of experience required: 5+
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: GENERAL SUMMARY
The Archives Supervisor oversees the physical and digital archives to support internal departments and marketing initiatives.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervises and schedules the Archivists who catalog, store and preserve the studio’s physical assets, which include stop-motion puppets, props, sets, maquettes, original art and more.
Leads efforts with production to schedule transfer of assets from stages.
Collaborates with Archive and Media Services Manager to refine and enforce physical and digital archives policies
Creates a project plan for systematic review of all physical assets to assess condition, optimize storage, ensure accurate cataloging, etc.
Supports Archivists in marketing initiatives such as events, installations, and consumer products.
Manages collection of born-digital assets for marketing such as domestic and international trailers, tv spots and promotional reels, feature films and related elements in physical and digital formats.
Works with Media Services Supervisor to distribute assets.
Provides regular feedback to Archivists on day-to-day goals, needs, productivity and roadblocks.
Partners with Marketing Production manager to devise and implement on our exhibition strategy and requirements.
Acts as the main point of contact for third party off site storage facility.
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years in a lead or senior Archivist role, particularly one dealing with fragile and irreplaceable physical assets.
Proven ability to supervise teams in a fast-paced, dynamic entertainment environment, preferred.
Knowledge of professional principles, practices and procedures related to library/archive services and their preservation and presentation of materials.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of positions from vendors and curators to assistants and executives.
Exceptional attention to detail; strong skills in project management and customer service.
Experience with born-digital assets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.
LOCATION
Hillsboro, OR
SALARY
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Link to this listing and to apply online:
https://laika.com/careers/job-listing?jobid=4218640
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