Digital Media Conservator

15 hours ago


Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Digital Media Conservator Vacancy

The BFI National Archive in Berkhamsted seeks a highly skilled Digital Media Conservator to join its Conservation department. This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate play a key role in preserving the BFI National Archive film collections through various digital and analogue processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Preserve and conserve moving image materials and access requests by operating specialized film laboratory conservation equipment.
  2. Maintain Film Scanning equipment and provide first-line support to the Lab Operations team.
  3. Collaborate with client-facing teams and the Digital Media Specialist team to deliver data to clients via hard drives and web-based file transfer solutions.
  4. Ensure efficient media management of central and local storage, working closely with colleagues and project teams to guarantee the availability and security of digital media.
Requirements:
  • Expertise in film scanning equipment and digital audio-visual file formats and software, coupled with a deep understanding of audio-visual compression principles.
  • Knowledge of digitisation principles and the challenges surrounding digital preservation, restoration, and access.
  • Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental standards and practices related to the use of large machinery and chemical disposal in a photochemical lab environment.
  • Understanding of chemical processes affecting motion picture film and their subsequent decomposition challenges.
About the Position:

This role is perfect for those passionate about film preservation and experienced in digital audio-visual file formats and software. The successful candidate will be responsible for preserving the BFI National Archive film collections.

About the Organisation:

We are a leading cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK's premier organisation for film and the moving image. Our mission is to facilitate connections between people, film, television, and the moving image, fostering a deeper understanding of each other.

Salary: £42,000 - 47,500 per annum



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