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WGBH Media Library & Archives: Electronic Records Internship
WGBH is public service media for New England - on TV, radio, the Web, and out in the community.
We're the single largest producer of PBS prime-time and online programming, and a major source of
programs heard on public radio from coast to coast. We're a pioneer in educational multimedia and
in media access technologies for people with hearing or vision loss.
Department Description:
The WGBH Media Library & Archives manages all aspects of film and media research: cataloging,
tracking, and organizing the stock and originally shot footage and images that go into our
productions. The MLA manages all physical and digital media and paper records, including
materials that need to be retained for production, legal, fiscal, historical or administrative
purposes. The WGBH Archives currently house more than 10,000 boxes of material and more than
50,000 audio, video, and film masters, many containing active as well as historical and archival
materials. Our web sites, http://openvault.wgbh.org, and
http://footagesales.wgbh.org provide
glimpses into the work and content of the WGBH Media Library & Archives.
Internship Description:
The WGBH Media Library & Archives has opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to work in
a film and media production archives. Come and use your electronic management knowledge in a real world setting.
The Electronic Records Management interns will work with both the Program Shutdown Manager and
the Digital Archives Manager. They will review electronic original interview transcripts that
have been delivered to the Media Library and Archives by productions (such as Frontline or Nova)
to standardize names, and correct any inconsistencies. This may require some research skills to
identify exactly who a particular interviewee is and, where applicable, the position held at the
time of the interview. This will require embedding the interviewee information within the document
header and linking the transcript back to the physical tape holdings. The position will work to
standardize naming conventions for interview transcripts, and create a suitable electronic workflow,
prior to upload the WGBH digital assessment management system. Training will be given in this Artesia
based application.
The position requires excellent skills in reviewing and correcting information metadata.
Familiarity with online search engines, Library of Congress Authorities and other online
resources is recommended, as is an attention to detail.
Skills Preferred:
Basic computer skills. MS Word. FileMaker Pro. Macintosh experience is required.
documentary production as well as excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
WGBH Intern Requirements:
- WGBH internships are open only to students enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Interns must receive college credit for the internship.
- Internships are unpaid.
Contact:
Applicants for the position should send a resume and a statement of interest by email to:
human_resources@wgbh.org
or by mail to:
WGBH Educational Foundation
Human Resources Department
One Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135
WGBH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Please note that this job description is meant to be
a generic description and represents the minimum job duties an individual will be required
to perform. Individual departments will/can customize job descriptions and hours of work to
meet their specific needs.
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