Creative Asset Management Co-op
Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA, United States
Fall Co‑op: Candidates must be available to work full‑time (40 hours per week) in a hybrid, in‑office format from July 13 through December 18, 2026. No relocation assistance is available. Being currently authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
The Data Governance Co‑op will support the Digital Asset Manager in managing over 15 TB of legacy assets spanning from the 1990s to the present. This role is designed for a Library Science graduate student, offering practical experience in digital archiving, metadata standards, and enterprise information governance. The co‑op will contribute to retention, destruction, and optimization of long‑term storage while applying principles of library and information science to corporate data management.
Key Responsibilities Inventory & Metadata Management
Catalog legacy assets by age, type, and format.
Apply standardized metadata tags (creation date, business unit, asset type, licensing status).
Enhance metadata quality using controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, and archival standards.
Identify missing or inconsistent metadata and flag for review.
R.O.T. (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial) Data Identification
Use archival appraisal techniques to distinguish valuable records from redundant or obsolete files.
Run duplicate checks and highlight outdated formats.
Prepare candidate lists for review by governance leads before destruction.
Documentation & Process Support
Draft clear process documentation and checklists for metadata tagging, archival workflows, and retention schedules.
Maintain logs of assets processed and organize evidence for audit readiness.
Contribute to governance guidelines by aligning archival best practices with corporate standards.
Reporting & Dashboards
Populate governance dashboards with progress metrics (e.g., backlog reduction, metadata completeness).
Prepare weekly summaries highlighting archival progress and compliance milestones.
Qualifications
Current graduate student in Library and Information Science (MLIS or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, MARC, schema.org) and archival practices.
Familiarity with digital asset management systems (e.g., Bynder, Rights Cloud, SharePoint) preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet for data organization and reporting.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and InDesign.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Interest in digital preservation, compliance, and enterprise information governance.
Learning Outcomes
Gain hands‑on experience applying library science principles to enterprise data governance.
Develop expertise in metadata management, archival appraisal, and digital preservation strategies.
Contribute to a high‑impact project ensuring compliance, efficiency, and accessibility in long‑term asset storage.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate: $22.00‑$28.00 for the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts (ranges may vary for other locations).
Competitive base pay plus bonus programs.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, 401(k) plan, and employee discount.
Equal‑Opportunity Employment Bose is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include “Application Accommodation Request” in the subject of the email. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice.
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The Data Governance Co‑op will support the Digital Asset Manager in managing over 15 TB of legacy assets spanning from the 1990s to the present. This role is designed for a Library Science graduate student, offering practical experience in digital archiving, metadata standards, and enterprise information governance. The co‑op will contribute to retention, destruction, and optimization of long‑term storage while applying principles of library and information science to corporate data management.
Key Responsibilities Inventory & Metadata Management
Catalog legacy assets by age, type, and format.
Apply standardized metadata tags (creation date, business unit, asset type, licensing status).
Enhance metadata quality using controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, and archival standards.
Identify missing or inconsistent metadata and flag for review.
R.O.T. (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial) Data Identification
Use archival appraisal techniques to distinguish valuable records from redundant or obsolete files.
Run duplicate checks and highlight outdated formats.
Prepare candidate lists for review by governance leads before destruction.
Documentation & Process Support
Draft clear process documentation and checklists for metadata tagging, archival workflows, and retention schedules.
Maintain logs of assets processed and organize evidence for audit readiness.
Contribute to governance guidelines by aligning archival best practices with corporate standards.
Reporting & Dashboards
Populate governance dashboards with progress metrics (e.g., backlog reduction, metadata completeness).
Prepare weekly summaries highlighting archival progress and compliance milestones.
Qualifications
Current graduate student in Library and Information Science (MLIS or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, MARC, schema.org) and archival practices.
Familiarity with digital asset management systems (e.g., Bynder, Rights Cloud, SharePoint) preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet for data organization and reporting.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and InDesign.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Interest in digital preservation, compliance, and enterprise information governance.
Learning Outcomes
Gain hands‑on experience applying library science principles to enterprise data governance.
Develop expertise in metadata management, archival appraisal, and digital preservation strategies.
Contribute to a high‑impact project ensuring compliance, efficiency, and accessibility in long‑term asset storage.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate: $22.00‑$28.00 for the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts (ranges may vary for other locations).
Competitive base pay plus bonus programs.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, 401(k) plan, and employee discount.
Equal‑Opportunity Employment Bose is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include “Application Accommodation Request” in the subject of the email. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice.
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