Remote Oral History Coordinator: Civil Rights Interviews

Delaware Historical Society

Wilmington (DE)

Hybrid

USD 34,000 - 49,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Delaware Historical Society is seeking a contracted Oral History Coordinator to assemble nine 1-hour interviews for an upcoming exhibition. The role encompasses planning, filming, editing, and metadata management, with travel compensation for production days.

The project runs through mid-2027 and supports education programming. The coordinator will work with the Mitchell Center for African American Heritage, editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and delivering finished products, plus shorter clips for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Experience producing oral history interviews.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and conduct oral history interviews with Mitchell Center staff.
Set up, operate, and manage video/audio equipment during interviews.
Edit and enhance interviews, including sound balancing and final assembly in Premiere Pro.
Create and maintain accurate metadata, cataloging records, and descriptive information for interviews and materials.
Organize, manage, and archive digital assets and transcripts.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards and project documentation procedures.