ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services (MAS) is seeking an Imaging Technician with direct industry experience in handling historical imaging formats and 2D assets that have become obsolete. This role will take direction from the Studio Manager and work closely with the imaging and project management team to successfully complete client requests up through delivery. The role requires a fundamental understanding of image file formats and the tools used for conversion of analogue assets into digital files.

This position does require US citizenship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES…

• Image asset migration including research for various format types as it relates to the digitization process, remediation and reformatting of digital files
• Troubleshoot, calibrate to FADGI standards and general maintenance/upkeep of existing equipment
• Assignment management, work logs, asset tracking, chain of custody, archival engineer reports for all asset production work

Functional Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Job requires a fundamental understanding of current and obsolete image and photographic formats and processes. Strong team and interpersonal skills are required in addition to technical and business expertise.

• Familiarity with historic analog and digital media formats including, but not limited to: negatives, positives, transparencies, glass plate, slide, documents, art, and various paper types
• Ability to constructively collaborate in a results-oriented team
• Working knowledge of MAC/PC including but not limited to: CaptureOne, PhotoShop, FileMaker, Photomechanical, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
• Familiarity with rich media archive organization, inventory, and tracking
• Detailed Archival and Work Log generation – detailed asset tracking of all production work, metadata and physical asset condition.
• Exceptional capabilities tied to effective collaboration, communication, listening, negotiation, self-management, and accountability is expected.This position requires daily interaction and with individuals in a studio and business environment to deliver on goals.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies
• Basic understanding of asset conditions for imaging formats and paper documents. Able to identify deterioration prior to digitization.
• Set-up and configuration of scanning equipment: Digital Transitions capture equipment, Flatbed Scanners, Book scanners and Archival document scanners.
• Attention to detail/quality control: consistently monitor image integrity, file quality and original asset order.
• Self-motivation and effective time management: planning, organization, and prioritization for the successful and timely completion of projects
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Working knowledge of current FADGI guidelines

Job / Physical Requirements/Qualifications

Although this is a technical position, there is a modest amount of manual labor required of all team members. Lifting and moving asset boxes, equipment and workspace configurations. Asset handling during inbound, scanning, and outbound which entails lifting boxes that can weigh up to 40 pounds. Developed digitizing workflows also often require repetitive movements from team members.

Physicality aside, the work itself is done in a shared work environment. There are frequent and unavoidable moderate noises throughout the workday.

Minimum Requirements

• Only US Citizens are eligible for this level of a project, hence for this position, Iron Mountain will consider only US Citizens.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent & 2-5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job.

Preferred Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree or Certificate from an accredited multi-media, film, photojournalism, graphics, or database/archive management school or technical program is highly preferred but not required.
• Membership and participation with local and national technical associations such as; The American Photography Archives Group (APAG), The International Center of Photography (ICP), Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS), Society of American Archivists (SAA) is encouraged.
• 2 Yrs College & relevant experience 4 – 7 Years

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an ever evolving global organization focused on partnering with clients to protect and activate their media archives, preserving our collective cultural heritage.
• Have a support system where you have a safe place to voice your opinion and share feedback.
• Open space to be creative, strategize, brainstorm, and plan for the future success of Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services.
• Global connectivity to learn from 26,000+ teammates across 52 countries.
• Be part of a winning team who embrace diversity, inclusion, and our differences.