Digital Preservation Specialist

2 months ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team at the Digital Preservation Coalition. As a key member of our preservation team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the long-term accessibility and usability of our digital assets.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective strategies for the preservation and management of digital media assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with our newsroom team to ensure the accurate and efficient cataloging of digital content, utilizing search skills and emerging analytic tools to enable the curation of digital assets across multiple platforms.
  • Work with non-digital collections, delivering specialist services and interacting with a range of customers and user communities, both within the BBC and externally.
  • Provide expert guidance on rights issues, ensuring that all material is cleared for use and that our users have access to the information they need.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of news archiving systems, including Jupiter, iFind, Archive Search, and the Digital Archive, as well as emerging technologies and trends in digital preservation.
  • Work collaboratively with our team to ensure the smooth operation of our preservation processes, providing cover and support as needed.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable knowledge of news archiving systems and their application in managing news content.
  • Interest in national and regional news and the East Midlands.
  • Understanding of archive selection, metadata enhancement, and rights issues.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to work flexibly to provide cover and support as needed.
  • Knowledge of Quantel and basic editing skills, with the ability to acquire or be taught in role.

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for digital preservation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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