The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System

MEDIA ARCHIVIST

The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System has an opening for a Media Archivist on St. Thomas. The successful candidate will be responsible for the physical media and the digital assets of the station.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects records, and maintains files, documents and photographs;
• Maintain and enhance current storage practices for physical media;
• Evaluate media content for preservation and retention;
• Ingest and scan content of historical importance and long-term value  to WTJX into a digital format;
• Perform cataloging, retrieving, tracking and distributing of digital/ physical inventory;
• Respond to telephonic, email and written inquiries regarding the media collection;
• Make duplicates of media content for sale and/or distribution among internal and external clients;
• Maintain knowledge and information on current trends and changes in the industry;
• Assist in the development of an online catalog of WTJX’s media collection; and
• Assist with developing long-term conservation, preservation and restoration strategies for WTJX media library.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent;
• Three (3) years of experience in managing records; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job;
• Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging, librarian technology, standardize cataloging maintenance, archival practices and procedures; 
• Familiar with organized media library, conservation and preservation of documents;
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; and
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, desktop publishing and word processing.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours;
• Ability to drive with a valid VI Driver’s License;
• Ability to lift 30 pounds; and
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) current professional letters of recommendation by January 11, 2016, to:

Diane C. Richardson, PHR

Human Resources Director

The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System

P.O. Box 7879

St. Thomas, VI 00801

The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System is an Equal Opportunity Employer