Digital Archive Assistant
Temporary position
e-Flux
New York
Ideal candidates will be meticulous with advanced organizational and analytical skills, a working knowledge of basic HTML and CMS, and prior copy editing experience. An in-depth knowledge of contemporary art movements, artists, institutions, and publications is essential as is the ability to work collaboratively, independently, efficiently, and proactively. Candidates with backgrounds in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Library Science are encouraged to apply. This is a temporary project-based position working 4-5 days/week for the duration of the project (1-4 months).
Responsibilities include:
- identify and resolve formatting and content inconsistencies in a digital archive of 10,000 plus text and image based entries
- tag information for all past and current entries via CMS according to an advanced set of criteria
- work with in-house programmer to identify and then resolve patterns of missing/incomplete data
- assure that all entries are in accordance with the in-house style-guide
To Apply:
Please send, as one PDF file only, a CV and cover letter detailing your specific skills and interest in the project-based Digital Archive Assistant position to eflux.intern@gmail.com with “Digital Archive Assistant position” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Website: http://www.e-flux.com
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