Who We Are: 

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

As a Data Archivist for T2, you will be engaged in all archival functions for the digital and/or physical library of the finished product of every title obtainable. You will work with other 2K organizations, promoting the resourcing of digital library footprint. Your role will require an active participation in the company's development of digital storage and preservation.

What You’ll Take On:

• Develop and institutionalize the archival processes for digital and physical game title data
• Define and maintain the Game IP Asset Index for the title library
• Conduct research to identify and transition title files into archive center
• Prepare associated title library content for marketing collateral, merchandizing artifacts and Business and Development plans. Collaboration with multiple internal and external teams
• Migrate and maintain the data and its integrity from production asset management systems to the archival system
• Work closely with development team points of contact and infrastructure shared services team to ensure successful location, retrieval, and upload of assets
• Acquire appropriate approvals for asset sharing, following guidelines and preserving chain of approval, involving IP stakeholders, Legal or PR as needed
• Facilitate archive system access permissions, asset accessibility and usage approvals
• Facilitate and fulfill asset requests for creative teams
• Respond to metadata requests and questions as they are reported, ensuring that tagging work is not blocked
• Train approved non-archivist users on navigating the archive system and adhering to access and usage policies
• Help troubleshoot system issues as needed
• Clearly communicate status of asset ingestion with stakeholders, including goals, challenges, progress, and changes
• Perform administrative and managerial work in directing operations and evaluations of code archive validations
• Manage effectiveness of operational and technical manuals, and user training guides
• Perform quality control of metadata records
• Develop audit standards including usage reports

What You Bring:

• Strong organizational and effective communication
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to form lucrative working partnerships as well as work independently
• Demonstrated ability handling big data projects, and processing large amounts of data with accurate indexing and storage
• Strong understanding of industry-standard methodologies in cataloging, metadata, records management, and collections management
• Proven ability to multi-task, work independently, and manage time effectively
• A methodically consistent approach to repetitive tasks; Values accuracy and acute attention to detail
• 2+ years of professional experience responsible for the organization and project coordination for an archival program. Performing appraisal and disposition, arrangement and description, or reference services work
• Digital and Physical Archives
• Metadata literacy
• Experience working in the video game or entertainment industry
• Knowledge and experience with crafting and manipulating datasets in CSV, JSON or XML formats

Great to Have:

• Web development skills and a working understanding of data storage methodologies
• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library & Information Science, Archives & Records Administration, or equivalent

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,500 - $182,780 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com.