Yiddish Book Center, Wexler Oral History Project
ORAL HISTORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Institution Type: | Nonprofit |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Assistant Editor, Editor, Other Professional |
The Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project seeks an experienced and committed full-time Oral History Technical Assistant to provide technical support for the ongoing oral history collection and processing of the Wexler Oral History Project’s rapidly expanding digital collection of one- to two-hour in-depth oral history interviews about Yiddish language and culture.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Videography for on- and off-site oral history interviews
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Process and edit video oral history interviews
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Edit oral history features and short films
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Assist in development and promotion of oral history short film series
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Train post-production oral history interns in videography, video editing, and Project-specific workflow
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Coordinate day-to-day priorities within post-production and archival processes, in conjunction with Project’s long-term goals as defined by Project Director
Requirements:
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Minimum three years of production and post-production film experience
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Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
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Attention to detail
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Ability to multitask
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Commitment to program mission
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Proficiency in Final Cut Pro 7
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic communications
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Experience working in Mac environment
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Ability to update and maintain integrated tracking system for a complex workflow and expansive project
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Ability to work independently, with low-level supervision
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Flexibility and sense of humor
Preferred Qualifications:
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Previous work experience with digital collections or archives
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Familiarity with Jewish culture
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Film production experience
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Travel experience
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Proficiency in any of the following software programs employed by the Project: FileMaker Pro, Compressor, Handbrake, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid, Drobo Dashboard, Carbon Copy Cloner, BagIt, DiskTracker, TeamViewer, MPEG Streamclip
To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Christa Whitney at tellyourstory@yiddishbookcenter.org by January 25, 2016.
For more information, explore the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project
Contact: |
To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Christa Whitney at tellyourstory@yiddishbookcenter.org by January 25, 2016. For more information, explore the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project |
Website: | http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/oral-history/home |
Primary Category: | Journalism / Media Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Digital Humanities European History / Studies Film and Film History Historic Preservation History Education Immigration History / Studies Jewish History / Studies Languages Oral History Public History Social History / Studies Eastern Europe History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 01/08/2016 |
Closing Date | 04/07/2016 |