Digital Production Assistant, Northeastern University, (Boston, MA)

Posted November 10, 2026

Description

The purpose of this temporary position is to support the work of Northeastern University Library’s Digital Production Services (DPS) department. The digital production assistant will scan, reformat, create metadata, and edit captions for library and archival materials used in teaching and research. They will work within the highly collaborative DPS department and coordinate with staff from Archives and Special Collections. Collections and projects we’ve worked with recently include the records of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, the Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Committee, and the Center for Atypical Language Interpreting.

Responsibilities

Digitizing archival documents using Epson Expression 12000XL and Bookeye 4 scanners
Creating MODS metadata in spreadsheets for digitized items
Reformatting A/V materials (such as VHS tapes, DVDs, and cassette tapes) and creating access copies using the command line tool FFmpeg
Performing quality control on materials digitized by vendors
Correcting and formatting WhisperAI-created captions for digitized videos
Other duties as projects and interests allow

This is a primarily on-campus position with some flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

Education: Enrollment in or completion of an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree program, or equivalent experience

Experience:

Professional experience in the digitization of documents, books, artwork, or maps
Professional experience working with archival or special collections materials
Coursework or projects involving creating descriptive metadata for library or archival collections
Work experience that demonstrates the skills listed below

Skills:

Attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks
Ability to quickly learn new technology
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to manage varying tasks on multiple projects
Collaborative working style
Excellent ability to communicate with colleagues
Proven ability to work independently
Flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities

Optional:

Experience with or coursework related to the digitization and preservation of A/V archival materials, or A/V production

Hours and Compensation

Position Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: $21/hour

How to Apply

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.