Audiovisual and Oral History Technician

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Audiovisual and Oral History Technician at the University of Georgia Libraries supports preservation, access, and description of audiovisual materials, with a focus on oral history. The role combines digitization, post-production, archival processing, and backlog reduction to ensure accurate control of physical and digital collections.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Oral History Coordinator, editing interviews, and creating descriptive finding aids, while assisting in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with digitization workflows and archival practices.
• Familiarity with oral history and audiovisual formats preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support preservation and access of Oral History collections; coordinate with Oral History Coordinator.
• Edit and accession interviews; manage editing workflow.
• Perform post-production editing for oral history recordings as needed.
• Manage video captioning and transcript creation workflows.
• Create finding aids and inventories for descriptive access tools.
• Curate collections for online access and streaming; ensure public access.
• Assist in training and process documentation for archival workflows.

Skills

Digitization standards

Oral history familiarity

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Record keeping

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FFmpeg

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

OpenRefine

Airtable

Job description

Audiovisual and Oral History Technician

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Posting Details

Posting Number S15849P Working Title Audiovisual and Oral History Technician Department Libraries-Brown Media About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department The UGA Libraries advance the University of Georgia’s mission by providing the best possible access to recorded knowledge, actively contributing to the success of students and faculty through teaching and research services provided in physical and virtual environments, exemplifying the University’s strategic priority to serve the people of Georgia and beyond, and upholding the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. A member of the Association of Research Libraries with 75 faculty librarians and archivists, 150 staff and nearly 200 student workers, the UGA Libraries receive more than three million visits per year on average and provide services at nine locations across the Athens campus, among them the Main Library, Miller Learning Center, McBay Science Library, Special Collections Libraries and Music, Art and Education branch libraries. The UGA Libraries offer nationally distinctive special collections related to Georgia’s history, politics, and public policy, and preserves one of the foremost media collections in public broadcasting. The UGA Libraries provide IT support for Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), Georgia’s statewide virtual library initiative, and is home to the UGA Press and Georgia Review literary journal. Please visit libs.uga.edu for more information.

Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information M-F; 8 hrs/day Advertised Salary $35,031-$45,540 commensurate with experience. Posting Date 10/02/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 11/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .

Position Information Classification

Title Audio Visual Technician I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Position Summary The Audiovisual and Oral History Technician supports the preservation, access, and description of audiovisual materials across the archive’s collections, with a particular focus on oral history. This position combines responsibilities in collection coordination, digitization, post-production, archival processing, and backlog reduction. The technician will manage workflows related to the physical, digital, and intellectual control of audiovisual collections and collaborate with colleagues to ensure best practices in digital preservation and public access.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Interest in digitization standards and best practices for archival audio and video formats
• Familiarity with oral history recordings and transcription
• Familiarity with software applications that include, but are not limited to: FFmpeg, Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, OpenRefine, and Airtable.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Ability to work successfully in a detail-oriented production environment Physical Demands Typical for office environment

Duties/Responsibilities

*Supports the preservation and access of Oral History Collections by:

• Collaborating with the Oral History Coordinator to manage physical, digital, and intellectual control of oral history collections.
• Corresponding with donors and interviewers to coordinate editing of interviews, and accessioning, if necessary.
• Performing post-production editing on oral history recordings, as needed.
• Managing video captioning and transcript creation workflows.
• Creating finding aids, inventories, and other descriptive tools using Collective Access and other platforms.
• Curating collections for online access by managing streaming content on archival and commercial sites.
• Developing an understanding of the interview process, whether in collaboration with Oral History Coordinator, or other training, to provide context for processing.

Percentage of time 40

* Processes digitization requests and fulfills Media Orders by:

• Performing digitization of archival audio, video, and film formats following best practices and archival standards.
• Monitoring queue of Media Orders and Preservation Requests and prioritizing requests
• Meeting deadlines established by Media Orders queue
• Re-encoding files to targeted delivery formats and specifications
• Sharing files via cloud-based storage or physical drives and by uploading access copies to BMA website
• Communicating with outside researchers and colleagues in a timely and professional manner, including seeking additional information when necessary

Percentage of time 25

*Supervises a student worker to assist with audiovisual and oral history related tasks

Percentage of time 10

* Participates in and contributes to the effective and on-going functioning of the department by:

• Communicating with libraries colleagues to clarify requests as needed
• Updating documentation relevant to the responsibilities of the position
• Providing excellent customer service to outside researchers
• Responding to and resolving issues with digital files in a timely and effective manner

Percentage of time 10

* Participates in professional development and training internal and external to the department to gain knowledge and skills related to audiovisual digitization and preservation.

Percentage of time 10

* Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the office and organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name Sara Rountree

Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail]

Recruitment Contact Phone