Master Tape Archive Sourcing Specialist

Warner Music Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group in Los Angeles seeks an archival specialist to protect and preserve master tapes for iconic releases. You will work with librarians and engineers, handle tapes, and ensure production and preservation through research, documentation, and meticulous record-keeping.

Four days in the office weekly, collaborating with teams to maintain an accurate Master Library System and timely archive shipments. The role requires attention to detail and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented archivist with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to locate and verify metadata for archival materials.
• Familiarity with archival practices and preservation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper tapes are archived for each release.
• Locate final product and verify metadata accuracy for tapes pulled.
• Create Archive Packing Lists detailing Artist, Title, Label, Sel #, Track Titles and Source File #.
• Update Transfer Tracker for current production archive requests.
• Schedule pickups of archive supplies and coordinate with vendors.
• Correct MLS database information based on research and vendor data.
• Assist non-archive librarians as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Interpersonal savvy

Excel

Database navigation

Archivist knowledge

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Master Library System (MLS)

MLS database

Job description

Warner Music Group in Los Angeles seeks an archival specialist to protect and preserve master tapes for iconic releases. You will work with librarians and engineers, handle tapes, and ensure production and preservation through research, documentation, and meticulous record-keeping.

Four days in the office weekly, collaborating with teams to maintain an accurate Master Library System and timely archive shipments. The role requires attention to detail and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.