Audio Preservation Engineer - Digital Sound Heritage

International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional heritage organization in London is looking for an Audio Preservation Engineer. The role involves producing archival quality digital transfers of audio material and working on a heritage project aimed at preserving sound recordings. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in audio archival work. This is a fixed-term position for 3 years, with a salary range of £28,400 - £31,980. Applications close on 5 September 2018.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of creating digital copies of audio recordings.
• Experience in creating or editing metadata for audio resources.
• Demonstrable experience of professional audio archival work.

Responsibilities

• Produce archival quality digital transfers of audio material.
• Operate all necessary equipment for audio preservation.
• Work collaboratively with the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage Project Manager.

Skills

Creating digital copies of audio recordings

Editing metadata relating to digital audio resources

Knowledge of obsolete sound carriers

Knowledge of contemporary digital formats

Education

Relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Audio editing software

Digital audio transfer equipment

Job description

A regional heritage organization in London is looking for an Audio Preservation Engineer. The role involves producing archival quality digital transfers of audio material and working on a heritage project aimed at preserving sound recordings. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in audio archival work. This is a fixed-term position for 3 years, with a salary range of £28,400 - £31,980. Applications close on 5 September 2018.