Summer Audiovisual Digitization Internship, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
Posted March 7, 2014
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for a part time audiovisual digitization internship position in our Archives Processing and Digitization Unit. The intern will inventory and catalog moving image and audio materials and assist with quality control of digitized moving image materials. The intern may also assist with some of the following: prepare and pack audiovisual materials for shipment to vendors for digitization, embed metadata in digital files, and convert digital files from master formats to distribution formats. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining digital experience in an archives setting. Basic knowledge of digital audio editing software and nonlinear video editing software is desired, and experience handling sound and/or moving image media is helpful.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in archival studies or public history or a program in media arts with a strong audiovisual focus. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $560 (part time, 2 days/week), paid on the 15th of the month. Summer internships start May 15th and end August 14th. There is a possibility of renewal for the Fall session, which runs from August 15 to December 15.
For more information about the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, please visit our website at: http://www.jfklibrary.org/
To apply, please submit the following by Wednesday, March 19, 2014:
• Completed application
• Unofficial college or university transcript
• Letter of recommendation
• Cover letter
• Current Resume
These can be sent as PDF attachments to Bill Bjelf at [email protected], or send it to:
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Archives Processing and Digitization Unit
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
Please include the specific posting number (Internship # 14-AVDIG-02) on your application materials.