Digital Archivist Project Manager, Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA
Posted June 29, 2017
Overview
Under the direction of the Fidelity Corporate Archives, Director, the Project Manager/Digital Archivist manages all projects calling for the use of various formats of the documented historical information of the company. Collaborates with various Fidelity business units to find solutions for corporate history branding as well as necessary maintenance/redesign of standard history branding materials (physical and digital). The candidate must have a working knowledge of standard archival practice, digital asset management systems and video production; anticipate the needs of the production teams and prepare media for electronic and video production use.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with Fidelity business units and companies. Potentially travel to sites for planning and installation oversight when necessary.
- Manage projects from inception to successful implementation; foster working relationships with the Archives and client departments.
- Communicate project plan objectives, information, and deliverables to the project team. Publish project brief.
- Work with designers and determine content of new custom designs and manage existing content ensuring standardizations for quality, accuracy, and messaging.
- Potentially explore new opportunities for Archives involvement in the training of new and current employees, senior management presentations, and Fidelity customer education.
- Manage future born-digital video preservation projects in collaboration with Fidelity business units. Work within the Archives digital asset management system and apply necessary collection structure and metadata.
- Organize project files and document digital asset use in projects
Education and Experience
- Five or more years of experience in project planning and project management and the ability to maintain priorities across multiple projects.
- Five or more years of experience in an archive or library working with electronic/digital resources.
- Degree in library science with a concentration in archival management or other related field.
- Familiarity with video, audio, graphic, and still production.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong project management and interpersonal skills with ability to work well in a self-directed manner and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of archival principles and practices in digital formats.
- Working knowledge of archival description, metadata standards, and cataloging.
- Highly organized and analytical to meticulously maintain a detailed corporate record-keeping system and ensure accuracy of final content.
- Technical proficiency in using state-of-the-art computer based systems and software including multimedia and digital asset management systems.
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