Information Specialist I - Metadata & Research (Remote)

NPR; United States; Remote; USD 113,514,000 - 126,464,000; Full time

Job summary

NPR is seeking a RAD Information Specialist I for a temporary 6-month term. The role supports the RAD team across storytelling from conception to preservation, handling metadata and training. This union-represented position is remote-permitted within the United States with occasional on-site travel in the Washington, D.C.

area. The candidate will work in a cross-functional team of product owners, researchers, archivists, trainers, and developers.

Qualifications

• Experience in deadline-driven environments and current events awareness.
• Strong writing and verbal presentation skills.
• Knowledge of metadata creation and curation principles.
• Experience working with audio files is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and on group projects.
• Willingness to learn new skills on the job.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, produce and maintain metadata, and deliver training.
• Operate as an agile professional meeting tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Contribute to multimedia preservation and access for NPR programming.
• Create metadata to document NPR's comprehensive records.
• Deliver training and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Some weekend hours may be required.

Skills

Deadline-driven work

Analytical skills

Writing & presentation

Metadata theory

Audio files experience

Independent & collaborative

Learning new skills

Weekend hours availability

Education

MIS / MLS / MIM (ALA-accredited)

Job description

NPR is seeking a RAD Information Specialist I for a temporary 6-month term. The role supports the RAD team across storytelling from conception to preservation, handling metadata and training. This union-represented position is remote-permitted within the United States with occasional on-site travel in the Washington, D.C.

area. The candidate will work in a cross-functional team of product owners, researchers, archivists, trainers, and developers.