Job Opening Title:
Media Archive and Restoration Manager
Name of Employer:
Multicom Entertainment Group
Job Site Location (City AND State) :
Inglewood, CA
Application Deadline:
06/20/2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
MLIS or experience
Years of experience required:
5
Salary Range:
70,000-85,000
Job Opening URL:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4246272605
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
Please email Sarah Smith at sarah@multicom.tv if interested in this position.
Company Overview
Multicom Entertainment Group is an independent distribution company with a focus on the worldwide television market, digital media platforms, co-productions, publishing, licensing and merchandising. Multicom’s media holdings include thousands of hours of content from our library of shows and movies. The Media Archive and Restoration Manager will be responsible for managing the archive and overseeing HD and 4K restorations for the company.
Responsibilities
Manage film archival and restoration staff and facilities
Manage the HD/4K restoration process (Pulling, prepping, and scanning materials)
Manage receiving, ingestion, and capture of various film and tape assets
Oversee day-to-day operations including element identification and inventory, inbound and outbound movement of materials, and proper storage of assets
Create policies and procedures for effectively utilizing vault space and resources
Monitor vault environment to ensure proper conditions for asset storage
Operate film scanner and various tape format decks to capture film and TV assets
Create and maintain inventory reports for acquisitions and operational requests
Required Qualifications and Skills
Degree in Library Science or Archives (or 5 years relevant experience)
Experience with film prep (cleaning, repairs, identification, …etc.)
Understanding of HD/4K workflow from film assets
Understanding of videotape-based media assets
Understanding of inventory data and industry nomenclature
Familiarity with inventory tracking systems and processes
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficient in climbing ladders and handling various media carriers, boxes, and equipment weighing up to 50lbs
Additional Desired Skills
Previous management experience in a media archive or library
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience in handling a variety of audiovisual media
Experience with a film scanner and DaVinci software
Understanding of feature-film and television show production and post-production processes and the elements those processes produce
Skilled in coordinating multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Experienced with 35mm and 16mm film in various formats (Internegative, Print Positive, etc.), including the ability to manage aged or neglected films
Strong interest in the history of cinema and media
Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and methodologies
Compensation
Salary range: $70K – $85K / year, based on experience
Additional Benefits
Company provides medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company provides 401K plan with contribution matching
Additional Job Notes
Position is a full-time, in-person role based in Los Angeles, CA
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