Fall 2015 Reformatting Internship, NPR Library, Washington, DC

NPR’s Research, Archives & Data Strategy (RAD) group partners with all programs and divisions to address a wide spectrum of research needs, and to maintain NPR’s complete audio archives.

Please note:  RAD internships at NPR are full time and available only to information/library students and recent grads.

Work under the supervision of NPR RAD management on an audio digitization project. Project objectives include:

• Establishing a workflow for digitization of NPR news programs stored on reel-to-reel magnetic tape, based on best practices, accounting for local conditions where collections are stored
• Increasing the volume of digital audio available for content production at NPR
• Documenting lessons learned through this small scale pilot project

(Please be sure that your cover letter highlights relevant experiences to the below.)

• Coursework and/or prior experience digitizing audio materials for preservation and access purposes
• Understanding and experience in best practices related to the care and preservation of open reel magnetic tape
• Demonstrated interest in managing digital assets, including approaches to managing metadata related to audio files
• Knowledge of digital file formats
• Ability to balance attention to detail and accuracy with an understanding of “the big picture”
• Experience handling deadline pressure and establishing priority among competing demands
• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively as needs of the project dictate
• Ability to establish rapport quickly and easily with colleagues
• Experience managing the expectations of others: excellent communication skills in person, in writing, and on the phone
• Passion for current events, history, music, pop culture

Please submit a cover letter discussing these qualifications for consideration. Apply Online.