Metadata Operations Intern
Quick answer
GBH is hiring a Metadata Operations Intern (US-based) paying $17/hour to test and carry out new workflows for cataloging of audiovisual items.
- Role
- Metadata Operations Intern
- Organization
- GBH
- Location
- Hybrid - 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $17/hour
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
GBH is offering a part-time paid internship for a student in an accredited undergrad or master’s program to test and carry out new workflows for cataloging of audiovisual items, focusing on human review and correction of automatically extracted data.
What you'll do
- Perform item-level cataloging of videos in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting
- Test, compare, and evaluate new iterations of cataloging software and workflows
- Explore new approaches to large scale authority control
- Become acquainted with the PBCore metadata schema
- Meet and receive mentorship from GBH Archives staff
- Write a capstone blog post with reflections on the roles of humans and computers in archival description and/or name authority control
What it takes
- Experience with asset management systems, database systems, and/or cataloging
- Working knowledge of the basic archival principles for arrangement, description, and access
- Interest in data processing or software development
- Strong attention to detail
- Interest and experience with libraries, audiovisual materials, databases, data science, and/or machine learning
- Must be a current student in an accredited undergrad or graduate program
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is hybrid, combining in-person and remote duties, with a physical location at 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.
What is the compensation?
The internship is paid at $17/hour for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience with asset management systems, database systems, and cataloging, as well as interest in data processing or software development.
How do I apply?
Applications should include a cover letter explaining interest in archives and metadata, and must be submitted by April 16th, 2023.
Is the internship remote?
The internship is hybrid, combining in-person and remote duties, with a physical location at 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.
How to apply
Apply directly on GBH's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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