Audio Digitization and Metadata Specialist

Tnmuseums; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

401(K) with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville is seeking an Audio Digitization and Metadata Specialist to digitize and describe the museum’s sound collection, and manage access in the online archive. You will work in the Museum Services department on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities include digitizing formats, creating metadata, housing and describing recordings, and supporting exhibitions and educational programs with audio content.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field (Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, Museum Studies, Public History, Audio Engineering)
• One year of professional experience with recorded sound collections in a museum, library, archive, or production/research capacity
• Knowledge of digitization standards and best practices for recorded sound collections
• Knowledge of current and historic recorded sound processes, signs of deterioration, and their preservation requirements
• Experience with industry-standard digital asset management systems and metadata standards
• Experience with recorded sound digitization hardware
• Experience with recorded sound editing software
• Proficiency with personal computers (including Mac) and software
• Familiarity with history of country music and key figures

Responsibilities

• Digitize recorded sound formats for the online archive
• Create accurate descriptive metadata for records
• Arrange, rehouse, and describe physical formats
• Maintain standards for collection processing and storage
• Research, curate, and edit sound content for exhibits, education, social media, and website
• Perform maintenance and alignment of audio equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Metadata standards

Archival research

Collaboration

Written communication

Education

Library/Information Science or Archival Studies degree

Public History or Audio Engineering degree/experience

Tools

Digitization hardware

Digital asset management systems

Mac software proficiency

Job description

Welcome to the Tennessee Association of Museums

• Audio Digitization and Metadata Specialist / The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Audio Digitization and Metadata Specialist / The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Audio Digitization and Metadata Specialist

Starting at $48,000; Salary commensurate with experience and education.

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has an opening in the Museum Services department for a full-time, exempt audio digitization and metadata specialist to digitize, describe, and manage access to the museum’s recorded sound collection.

Company Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music-a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.

What We Offer for Full-Time Staff:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Paid Holidays (13) and Floating Holidays (2)

401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)

Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits

Continuing Professional Offerings

Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself, Family, and Friends)

Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo, Dollywood Theme & Water Parks, National Museum of African American Music, tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium, and more)

Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues

Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings, Concerts and Special Events

Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities

FSA and Dependent Care Options

Dog Friendly Work Environment

Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities

Position Overview :Reporting to the Director of Library and Archival Collections, the audio digitization and metadata specialist organizes, digitizes, and describes content from the museum’s collection of over 300,000 sound recordings.

Specific Duties Include:

Digitize recorded sound formats (primarily grooved discs and magnetic tape) for the online digital archive based on institutional priorities

Create accurate descriptive metadata for records in the online digital archive

Arrange, rehouse, and describe various physical recorded sound formats

Maintain professional standards and best practices for collection processing, storage, handling, and use

Research, curate, and edit recorded sound content for the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, social media, and website

Perform general maintenance and alignment of audio equipment

Other duties as assigned

Degree in relevant field (Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, Museum Studies, Public History, Audio Engineering)

One year of professional experience working with recorded sound collections in a museum, library, archive, or in a production/research capacity

Knowledge of digitization standards and best practices for recorded sound collections

Knowledge of current and historic recorded sound processes, signs of deterioration, and their individual preservation requirements

Experience with industry-standard digital asset managementsystems and metadata standards

Experience with recorded sound digitization hardware

Experience with recorded sound editing software

Proficiency and capabilities with personal computers (including Mac products) and software

Familiarity with the history of country music and key figures within the genre

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated understanding of the scholarly use of archival collections and of current developments in the field

Strong working knowledge of country music and its ever-evolving history

Experience providing recorded sound content for museum exhibitions

Knowledge of copyright laws pertaining to recorded sound content

Key Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge of archival content, structure, and metadata standards

Respect for country music as an art form and a commitment to continually expand knowledge of country music’s history

Keen attention to detail and strong time management skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Notes to Applicant:

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills, experience, and information necessary to succeed. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristics, age, membership in an employee organization, military or veteran status, or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification, including federally mandated E-Verify processes, as required for position.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position, hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application.

PO Box 330984 Nashville, TN 37203 [phone] [e-mail]