Archivist

The Archive team is responsible for researching, maintaining, archiving and restoring media content for Versant Media. As an Archivist, you would be servicing a broad base of clients across MSNBC, CNBC, E! as well entertainment and sports when necessary. This is a fast-paced work environment and the ability to multi-task under deadline pressure is necessary. What You’ll Do: Manage daily archival research requests for shows across the Versant News landscape. Research, screen and make available video content for show units, promotions and marketing, specials, long form programming, digital and other units (internal and external) as requested. Fulfill external client requests for Archive Sales operation. Make archival retention decisions for all content coming into Versant. Add essential metadata, visual shot list, transcripts, and restrictions as needed. Partner with Producers and Rights & Clearances to ensure proper use of footage in accordance with Versant News Standards & Practices. Arrange to have physical tapes digitized into MAM system either upon client request or anticipated need Arrange for downloadable or screening links for various Editorial clients. Box up on-site media ordered from external storage site and create return shipment orders, facilitating the return transport of assets back to Iron Mountain storage facilities. Coordinate with support and engineering teams on technical issues regarding storage and retrieval of digital media assets Create spreadsheets of available holdings for breaking news topics or obituary coverage, communicating to Versant News Editorial community archived content available.