VIDEO EDITOR and ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVE MANAGER for the Yiddish Book Center, (Amherst, MA)

Posted August 9, 2024

The Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project seeks an experienced and committed full-time Video Editor and Oral History Archive Manager to provide on-site technical support for the ongoing 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:
● Process, edit, and upload video oral history interviews
● Manage on-site and off-site organization, storage, and back-ups of large and expanding digital video
archive to ensure long-term preservation and access
● Oversee work of post-production staff and contractors processing oral history videos
● Support content curation for web, email, and social media with editing and graphics
● Videography and technical support for recording of on-site oral history interviews
● Videography and editing for Yiddish Book Center’s communications and programs, as assigned
● 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 non-linear video editing experience (including color correcting and audio
sweetening)
● Excellent organizational skills
● Attention to detail
● Proficiency in Premiere Pro
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GoogleDrive 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
● Curiosity about secular Jewish culture and Yiddish
● Commitment to Project mission

Preferred Qualifications:
● Previous work experience with digital collections or archives
● Previous work experience with digital storytelling
● Film production experience
● Audio engineering experience
● Social media content creation and management experience
● Supervisory experience
● Familiarity with Yiddish, Jewish history and culture
● Proficiency in any of the following software programs employed currently or historically by the Project:

Dropbox, AfterAffects, FileMaker Pro, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Media Encoder, Compressor, Handbrake,
Final Cut Pro 7, Wondershare, ProTools, Avid, Drobo Dashboard, Carbon Copy Cloner, ClipWrap,
BagIt, DiskTracker, Slack, OneDrive
Salary: $50-65,000 depending on experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The position requires working at a desk and using a
computer for prolonged periods of time. The position also requires standing, walking, bending,
climbing, and reaching. Work will usually be performed in an office environment and museum spaces.

The Yiddish Book Center offers a generous benefits package:
● 403 (b) Retirement Plan
● Health Insurance
● Flexible Spending Account
● Life Insurance
● Paid Time Off

To apply:

Email a cover letter and resume to Christa Whitney at [email protected] by
September 15, 2024.

The Yiddish Book Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Yiddish Book Center is a nonprofit organization working to recover, preserve, teach, and celebrate Yiddish literature and culture to advance a fuller understanding of Jewish history and identity. The Center engages diverse, worldwide audiences, generating enthusiasm, knowledge, and commitment to the history and future of Yiddish and Jewish culture. The Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project is an expanding collection of in-depth video oral history interviews about Yiddish language and culture. Since 2010, over 1,300 interviews have been recorded with people of all ages and backgrounds. The full interviews, highlight excerpts, and other short films produced by the Wexler Oral History Project can be accessed on our website: yiddishbookcenter.org/tell-your-story.