Public Access & Research Coordinator (Film & Media)

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Film & Television Archive seeks a Research & Public Access Coordinator to facilitate research, teaching, and public engagement with moving image collections. You will coordinate access, loans, and educator resources within ARSC, aligning with teaching priorities and campus programs.

You will develop online resources and tools, represent the Archive at events, and mentor students and researchers while managing multiple initiatives and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience working in public presentation settings; coordinating artist and scholarly output.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and communication.
• Experience with time management and coordinating of film events and productions.
• Experience with academic scholarship and publishing; knowledge of American/international cinema history and criticism.
• Skill in using standard bibliographic and filmographic reference sources.
• Editing and proofreading written materials for accuracy, style, and punctuation.
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities with minimal direction.
• Ability to prioritize calendar for meetings and events.
• Demonstrated judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in solving problems.
• Interpersonal skills to work with Archive units and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Research and secure film and media materials for research and public access.
• Coordinate loans and permissions from external partners.
• Represent the Archive at public events; host and moderate sessions.
• Plan projects, track outreach efforts, and align with teaching and research priorities.
• Provide guidance to students, interns, and visiting researchers on access and programs.

Skills

Public presentation coordination

Written communication

Event coordination

Cinema history knowledge

Bibliographic & filmographic refs

Editing & proofreading

Independent work

Calendar & meeting prioritization

Judgment, initiative & problem-solving

Interpersonal skills with partners

Direction-following capability

Media professionals interaction

MS Office / Excel / Google Suite /Zoom

Education

Degree in Film/Media and/or Archival Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

UCLA Film & Television Archive seeks a Research & Public Access Coordinator to facilitate research, teaching, and public engagement with moving image collections. You will coordinate access, loans, and educator resources within ARSC, aligning with teaching priorities and campus programs.

You will develop online resources and tools, represent the Archive at events, and mentor students and researchers while managing multiple initiatives and partnerships.