Film Collections Cataloguer & Digital Assets Steward

The Museum of Modern Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Modern Art is seeking a Cataloguer in the Film Department to ensure accurate creation, editing and management of film and media assets within the collection management system.

Responsibilities include data cleansing, record creation, metadata updates, and maintaining cataloging standards in The Museum System (TMS). A bachelor’s degree and several years of cataloging experience are required, with a collaborative approach to balance short- and long-term projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years cataloging experience in film/media.
• Knowledge of relational databases and data entry standards.
• Familiarity with digital preservation concepts and digital asset formats.
• Experience with motion picture film history is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and mines data within the Museum’s collection management system.
• Creates and edits records for digital collection material in consultation with the Media Conservation team.
• Updates records for acquisitions and ongoing changes in MoMA’s database.
• Maintains standards for motion picture cataloging in TMS and other systems.
• Performs duties related to cataloging of film material in MoMA’s systems.

Skills

Relational databases

Data processing

Digital asset management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3 years cataloging experience in film/media

Tools

Mediainfo

Exiftool

The Museum System (TMS)

Job description

The Museum of Modern Art is seeking a Cataloguer in the Film Department to ensure accurate creation, editing and management of film and media assets within the collection management system.

Responsibilities include data cleansing, record creation, metadata updates, and maintaining cataloging standards in The Museum System (TMS). A bachelor’s degree and several years of cataloging experience are required, with a collaborative approach to balance short- and long-term projects.