Remote Senior Archival Producer & Visual Editor

GBH; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH in Boston seeks a temporary Senior Archival Producer & Visuals Editor to conduct archival research and resolve editorial and legal issues around current affairs footage. You will verify the authenticity of user generated content and oversee fair use and copyright reviews, serving as a key liaison between production teams and counsel.

Responsibilities include leading a team of researchers and archival producers, ensuring adherence to editorial standards, and delivering high‑quality visuals

Qualifications

• 5–10 years as archival researcher/producer on documentary journalism projects.
• Master’s degree in journalism and/or library science or related field.
• Impeccable editorial judgement and knowledge of PBS/ FRONTLINE guidelines.
• Experience ensuring archival and third‑party materials comply with copyright and fair use laws.
• Keep abreast of technologies impacting authenticity of visuals.
• Ability to lead teams across projects to meet deadlines.
• Proven track record licensing archival materials and fair use claims.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced journalism environments with shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and project management.

Responsibilities

• Verify the authenticity of user-generated content and screen for AI‑manipulated material.
• Identify fair use, copyright, consent issues and propose solutions.
• Educate production teams on legal/editorial guidelines for visuals.
• Oversee researchers, fact checkers and archival producers across projects to meet deadlines.
• Lead visual editing for new assets across platforms.
• Act as in-house archival producer on special projects with limited staffing.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with editors and counsel.

Skills

Experience

Editorial judgement

Copyright & fair use

Technology awareness

Team leadership

Deadlines

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in journalism or library science

Job description

GBH in Boston seeks a temporary Senior Archival Producer & Visuals Editor to conduct archival research and resolve editorial and legal issues around current affairs footage. You will verify the authenticity of user generated content and oversee fair use and copyright reviews, serving as a key liaison between production teams and counsel.

Responsibilities include leading a team of researchers and archival producers, ensuring adherence to editorial standards, and delivering high‑quality visuals