Hybrid AV Metadata & Training Data Intern (Python Tools)

GBH; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

GBH Archives offers a part-time paid internship through the Aspire Works program in Boston. The role focuses on cataloging videos for the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, testing cataloging tools, and improving authority control and metadata workflows. Interns gain mentorship and hands-on experience in public media.

You must have your own computer, be active in Aspire, and be available Sep 14 to Dec 4. Hybrid position based at 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135 with a $17/hour rate.

Qualifications

• Experience with asset management systems, databases, or cataloging.
• Experience with basic archival principles for arrangement, description, and access.
• Interest in data processing or software development; knowledge of Bash and Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform item-level cataloging of videos.
• Test and evaluate new cataloging software/workflows.
• Explore large-scale name authority control for credits in TV/radio productions.
• Familiarize with the PBCore metadata schema.
• Receive mentorship from GBH Archives staff.
• Develop Python-based tooling for viewing/analyzing catalog data.

Skills

Asset management/cataloging

Archival principles

Name authority control

Data processing

Python

Bash shell

Attention to detail

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

GBH Archives offers a part-time paid internship through the Aspire Works program in Boston. The role focuses on cataloging videos for the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, testing cataloging tools, and improving authority control and metadata workflows. Interns gain mentorship and hands-on experience in public media.

You must have your own computer, be active in Aspire, and be available Sep 14 to Dec 4. Hybrid position based at 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135 with a $17/hour rate.