Imaging Technician/Photographer

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain Entertainment Services (IMES) is the leading physical and digital asset preservation and archiving service for the Entertainment industry. We partner with the film, music, broadcast, and sports industries to provide Iron Mountain’s breadth of global resources and unparalleled safety and security of their invaluable and irreplaceable assets. Our team of veteran industry experts provides best practices and technology to entertainment industry content producers to empower them to protect, access, and monetize their archives across all stages of their lifecycle from creation to preservation.

The Role

As the Imaging Technician and Photography Specialist, you will be responsible for the meticulous care, photographing, editing, and archival storage of photography negatives and other visual materials. You will play a vital role in the preservation of our visual heritage, making these images accessible to future generations. You will utilise industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom) to edit and enhance images, ensuring color accuracy, clarity, and preservation of historical context while accurately cataloging and document images, including metadata entry, to ensure comprehensive record-keeping and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

Image asset migration (digitization), restoration, remediation, and reformat in the digital studio space

Client communication

Research – format and metadata identification/verification

Project management, work logs, asset tracking, chain of custody, archival engineer reports for all asset production work

Troubleshoot, calibrate, and general maintenance/upkeep of existing equipment

Recommend and test new and used equipment (hardware and software) including software version, driver, and firmware update management

Functional Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Job requires a fundamental understanding of current and obsolete image and photographic formats and processes. Strong team and interpersonal skills are required in addition to technical and business expertise

The Person...

Familiarity with historic analog and digital photography media formats including, but not limited to: negatives, positives, transparencies, glass plate, slide, and posters

Working knowledge of MAC/PC including but not limited to: Capture One, Photoshop, Photomechanical, Adobe Acrobat, FileMaker, and LightRoom, Google Suite

Familiarity with rich media archive organization, inventory, and tracking

Detailed Archival and Work Log generation – detailed asset tracking of all production work and metadata

Familiarity with secure electronic and physical file delivery systems

Familiarity with backup solutions: digital archiving to server and LTO

Familiarity with restoration, remediation, stabilization of 2D Assets. Able to identify deterioration and recommend/execute remediation for safe digitization.

General Maintenance of Imaging Equipment: Camera capture system, computer workstation, imaging peripherals.

Attention to detail/quality control: consistent monitor of image file quality, metadata captured, final deliverables

Excellent communication skills: written and verbal

Self-motivation and effective time management: planning, organization, and prioritization for the successful and timely completion of projects

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrates ability to learn new technologies

Ability to constructively collaborate in a results-oriented team

Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Photography or Certificate from an accredited multi-media, film, photojournalism, graphics, or database/archive management school or technical program is highly preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience: 2 – 7 Years

Attention to detail

Proficient in the use of photo editing software (Photoshop, Photomechanical, Adobe Acrobat, FileMaker, and LightRoom)

Why You Should Apply

You may know Iron Mountain as a storage company, but we’re so much more than that – especially on the inside We’ve worked hard to create an inclusive workplace culture where people genuinely care about and support one another. Despite our global presence, Mountaineers are a tight-knit community, and we’d love for you to join us We offer a generous benefits package, including supplement health programs, retirement plans, a comprehensive employee assistance program, flexible work arrangements and more.

At Iron Mountain, we value the unique backgrounds and experiences that individual team members contribute to our culture. To that end, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the exact qualifications listed above. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of an ever-evolving, global organisation focused on transformation and innovation.