Oral History Technical Assistant, Yiddish Book Center Wexler Oral History Project, Amherst, MA
Posted January 21, 2016
The Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project seeks an experienced and committed full-time Oral History Technical Assistant to provide technical support for the ongoing oral history collection and processing of the Wexler Oral History Project’s rapidly expanding digital collection of one- to two-hour in-depth oral history interviews about Yiddish language and culture.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Videography for on- and off-site oral history interviews
- Process and edit video oral history interviews
- Edit oral history features and short films
- Assist in development and promotion of oral history short film series
- Train post-production oral history interns in videography, video editing, and Project-specific workflow
- Coordinate day-to-day priorities within post-production and archival processes, in conjunction with Project’s long-term goals as defined by Project Director
Requirements:
- Minimum three years of production and post-production film experience
- Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Commitment to program mission
- Proficiency in Final Cut Pro 7
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic communications
- Experience working in Mac environment
- Ability to update and maintain integrated tracking system for a complex workflow and expansive project
- Ability to work independently, with low-level supervision
- Flexibility and sense of humor
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous work experience with digital collections or archives
- Familiarity with Jewish culture
- Film production experience
- Travel experience
- Proficiency in any of the following software programs employed by the Project: FileMaker Pro, Compressor, Handbrake, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid, Drobo Dashboard, Carbon Copy Cloner, BagIt, DiskTracker, TeamViewer, MPEG Streamclip
To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Christa Whitney at [email protected] by January 25, 2016.
Online posting: http://www.yiddishbookcenter.
For more information, explore the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project.