Description: At Current Pixel, we archive/digitize film, video tapes, photos, audio recordings and other recorded memories and historical assets for families and businesses. The digital files we create can then be easily accessed and enjoyed on modern devices that our clients already use every day.
We are hiring part-time positions, with the possibility of a long-term/full-time position if desired.
This is an entry level position and training will be provided. It is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work with video technology, but hasn’t had the opportunity to fully pursue this interest at work or through education. The Video Archivist is responsible for digitizing the customer’s media items such as video tapes, DVD videos, and other video storage media and devices. The Video Archivist will be trained to use various playback and video capture technology, along with computers and software to achieve this goal.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in video media, video preservation, and video editing. The candidate also needs excellent vision and hearing to detect imperfections in videos, images, and audio as well as differences between various levels of quality. This position requires a responsible individual with an excellent work ethic, extreme attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
Required skills:
- Excellent vision and hearing
- Some basic familiarity with video technology or video media
- Comfortable using Windows PCs and computer software
- Ability to detect video imperfections and playback problems (with training)
- Ability to learn, use and troubleshoot various video playback and capture technology (with training)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly reliable
- Very detail oriented and highly organized
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent listening & comprehension skills
- Able to maintain a work schedule through December 23rd (Seasonal Only)
- Ability to thrive in a rapid-paced environment where multi-tasking is key
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to lift containers up to 25 lbs., including putting on and taking off of overhead shelves
Desired skills:
- Customer service experience, preferably with a customer-centric organization (e.g. Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Apple, Trader Joe's)
- Familiarity with historical methods for event capture such as film photography, filmography, videography, audio recording, etc.
- Experience with products in Adobe’s CS/CC offerings (e.g. Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in this job, and why would you be a great fit?
- What qualities are you looking for in a company?
- Are you looking for part-time, full-time, or summer work?
- What days of the week are you able to work?
- What hours are you available to work on the days stated above?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law and regulations?
- Is there anything else you’d like us to know?
Work Location: In person