Audiovisual Archivist (Concord)
Motion Recruitment, Concord, CA, United States
Audiovisual Archivist
Location : Concord, CA (Onsite 100%)
Duration : 24 Months (Projected)
Rate : $34 w2
This opportunity is based in Concord, CA, where you’ll support the preservation and digitization of critical audiovisual assets. This role focuses on analogue and digital media technologies, working hands-on with formats like VHS, Betacam, and reel-to-reel in a 100% onsite contract position.
This is a unique chance to work at the intersection of history, media preservation, and technology. You’ll help safeguard decades of corporate storytelling while shaping digitization strategies that will define how these materials are accessed in the future. If you enjoy working with rare media formats, building structured systems from unorganized collections, and contributing to long-term archival impact, this role offers meaningful, specialized experience with strong autonomy and collaboration.
Contract Duration:
24 Months
Required Skills & Experience
· Experience working with analogue audiovisual formats (VHS, Betacam, audiocassette, reel-to-reel, etc.)
· Experience converting analogue audiovisual materials to digital formats
· Knowledge of best practices for preserving audiovisual materials (analogue and digital)
· Strong project and time management skills
· Adaptability in dynamic work environments
· Bachelor’s degree (required)
Desired Skills & Experience
· Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) or equivalent degree
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 100% Audiovisual archiving, digitization, and preservation technologies
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands On
· 0% Management Duties
· 30% Team Collaboration
Location : Concord, CA (Onsite 100%)
Duration : 24 Months (Projected)
Rate : $34 w2
This opportunity is based in Concord, CA, where you’ll support the preservation and digitization of critical audiovisual assets. This role focuses on analogue and digital media technologies, working hands-on with formats like VHS, Betacam, and reel-to-reel in a 100% onsite contract position.
This is a unique chance to work at the intersection of history, media preservation, and technology. You’ll help safeguard decades of corporate storytelling while shaping digitization strategies that will define how these materials are accessed in the future. If you enjoy working with rare media formats, building structured systems from unorganized collections, and contributing to long-term archival impact, this role offers meaningful, specialized experience with strong autonomy and collaboration.
Contract Duration:
24 Months
Required Skills & Experience
· Experience working with analogue audiovisual formats (VHS, Betacam, audiocassette, reel-to-reel, etc.)
· Experience converting analogue audiovisual materials to digital formats
· Knowledge of best practices for preserving audiovisual materials (analogue and digital)
· Strong project and time management skills
· Adaptability in dynamic work environments
· Bachelor’s degree (required)
Desired Skills & Experience
· Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) or equivalent degree
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 100% Audiovisual archiving, digitization, and preservation technologies
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands On
· 0% Management Duties
· 30% Team Collaboration