Collectionsthatcare
David Booth Fellowship in Media Conservation The Museum of Modern Art
Collectionsthatcare, New York, New York, us, 10261
Position Summary
The David Booth Fellowship in Media Conservation is a two-year opportunity to acquire additional training in media conservation in a museum setting. Working as part of the media conservation team, and responsible for the preservation of the audio, film, performance, software, and video-based artworks in the collection, the fellow will be involved in a variety of activities, including acquisition, exhibition, collection care, research, and projects related to media conservation.
The fellow reports to Peter Oleksik, Media Conservator. This full-time position begins September 2026.
Deadline: Jan. 4, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Eligibility
Recent graduate from a recognized conservation training program or closely related field (bachelor’s required, master’s preferred); candidates with equivalent training will be considered. No more than three years past graduation.
Proficiency with computing environments (Mac and Windows) and relevant software for time-based media conservation, such as Non-linear Editors (Premiere, DaVinci, etc), the Adobe Creative Suite, command line tools (Mediainfo, FFmpeg, Exiftool, etc.), and other relevant software is required.
Experience with the basics of film inspection/projection, analog video review/migration, and installing time-based media artworks is desirable.
Preference will be given to those candidates who can demonstrate teamwork and effective communication skills, the ability to successfully manage time in a multitasking environment, and a systematic and methodological approach to research.
Compensation $54,000 per year, plus benefits and $3,500 annually for research and travel
About MoMA Founded in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is the United States’s first museum devoted to modern art. From an initial gift of eight prints and one drawing, MoMA’s collection has grown to approximately 200,000 objects that provide comprehensive and panoramic views into modern art.
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The fellow reports to Peter Oleksik, Media Conservator. This full-time position begins September 2026.
Deadline: Jan. 4, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Eligibility
Recent graduate from a recognized conservation training program or closely related field (bachelor’s required, master’s preferred); candidates with equivalent training will be considered. No more than three years past graduation.
Proficiency with computing environments (Mac and Windows) and relevant software for time-based media conservation, such as Non-linear Editors (Premiere, DaVinci, etc), the Adobe Creative Suite, command line tools (Mediainfo, FFmpeg, Exiftool, etc.), and other relevant software is required.
Experience with the basics of film inspection/projection, analog video review/migration, and installing time-based media artworks is desirable.
Preference will be given to those candidates who can demonstrate teamwork and effective communication skills, the ability to successfully manage time in a multitasking environment, and a systematic and methodological approach to research.
Compensation $54,000 per year, plus benefits and $3,500 annually for research and travel
About MoMA Founded in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is the United States’s first museum devoted to modern art. From an initial gift of eight prints and one drawing, MoMA’s collection has grown to approximately 200,000 objects that provide comprehensive and panoramic views into modern art.
Return to American Opportunities Guide Tagged as: Conservation
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