Audiovisual Archivist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full time
Unlocking Our Sound Heritage Project

We are seeking a highly skilled Catalogue Editor to contribute to our work as a regional hub of the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project. This exciting opportunity is part of a major initiative funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and led by the British Library in conjunction with 10 national and regional partners across the UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and amending catalogue records and other metadata for archive sound recordings, supporting rights clearance activities, and the day-to-day digital data workflows of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain high-quality catalogue records and metadata for archive sound recordings
  • Support rights clearance activities to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of digital data workflows to support the project's goals

Requirements:

  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., library science, archival studies, media studies)
  • Proven experience in cataloguing archive, library, or museum collections
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Salary: £28,400 - £31,980 per annum (including London Weighting), depending on performance and experience

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