Information Specialist I - Metadata & Research (Remote)

RadioJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NPR Benefits

Remote-friendly work option

Job summary

NPR’s RAD department has a temporary 6-month position for a RAD Information Specialist I (RAD I). This role involves research, metadata creation, and training delivery within a cross-functional team of product owners, taxonomists, researchers, archivists, trainers and developers.

The position is union-represented under SAG-AFTRA with flexible work options including remote-permitted arrangements and occasional weekend hours to meet deadlines. Compensation features an hourly rate with NPR benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in information resources and services.
• Demonstrated awareness of current events and popular culture.
• Evidence of effective writing and verbal presentation skills.
• Understanding of metadata theory, creation and curation.
• Experience working with audio files.
• Ability to work independently and on group-driven projects.
• Ability to fail and learn fast.
• Ability to collaborate with busy colleagues in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and deploy new skills on the job.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, produce and maintain metadata, and deliver training.
• Work as an agile professional handling tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Contribute to multimedia preservation and access efforts.
• Create metadata used in NPR’s comprehensive programming record.
• Deliver training and may be detailed to work on special projects.
• Some scheduled weekend hours may be required.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Analytical & problem solving

Writing & presentation

Metadata theory & curation

Experience with audio files

Independent & collaborative

Education

MLS / MIS / MIM (ALA-accredited)

Job description

NPR’s RAD department has a temporary 6-month position for a RAD Information Specialist I (RAD I). This role involves research, metadata creation, and training delivery within a cross-functional team of product owners, taxonomists, researchers, archivists, trainers and developers.

The position is union-represented under SAG-AFTRA with flexible work options including remote-permitted arrangements and occasional weekend hours to meet deadlines. Compensation features an hourly rate with NPR benefits.