Vacancy for Digital Preservation Assistant at National Theatre Archive

Digital Preservation Coalition; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital preservation is seeking a Digital Preservation Assistant to help manage and preserve the history and documentation of the National Theatre Archive. This full-time role involves collaborating with the Archive Department to ensure the accuracy and maintenance of digital records while utilizing digital preservation tools and standards.

Qualifications

• Good digital literacy and adaptability to new platforms.
• Experience in managing various multimedia file types.
• Familiarity with digital preservation standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage records for archive and business needs.
• Work with the Head of Archive on digital preservation tasks.
• Ensure accurate records of National Theatre functions.

Skills

Digital literacy

Managing multimedia files

Basic Python scripting

Working with Excel

Knowledge of digital preservation policies

Tools

Excel

Powershell

Preservica

Job description

• Vacancy for Digital Preservation Assistant at National Theatre Archive

Vacancy for Digital Preservation Assistant at National Theatre Archive

23 March 2023

UK

£26,500 per annum

Full-Time

We are looking for a Digital Preservation Assistant, to join our Archive Department at the National Theatre.

The National Theatre Archive aims to actively document and preserve the history of the National Theatre and its ongoing activities while interpreting and sharing that history widely. The Digital Preservation Assistant will work with the Head of Archive to ensure that full and accurate records of National Theatre functions and activities are created, that they are maintained and managed for as long as they are required to support archive and business needs, and that their final disposition takes place in a planned and consistent manner.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Good digital literacy with the ability to understand and adapt to a new digital infrastructure or platform quickly.

Experience in managing multimedia file types.

Experience of working with Excel, Powershell and basic Python scripting.

Experience of working with digital preservation solutions such as Preservica.

Knowledge of digital preservation policies and standards.

If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!