Archives Specialist

Allied Vaughn's Content Management Group offers content evaluation and Digital Asset Management (DAM) support services, including taxonomy design, metadata application, media cataloging, and content preservation. These services add value to any DAM, MAM, or PIM system while supporting client monetization efforts. Allied Vaughn Entertainment is a recognized leader in the distribution of film, music, audio books, and other content on DVD, Blu-ray, and CD using unique on-demand manufacturing (MOD) and fulfillment services.

The company connects content from major film studios, broadcast networks, distributors, and filmmakers with a global network of consumers, retailers, and emerging distribution channels. For more information visit

Allied Vaughn is looking for a qualified and motivated Archives Specialist to work on-site in Grand Blanc, MI with our client in the Automotive Industry.

• Maintain archive policies and procedures for asset accession, assist with processing various collections, research, storage and long-term preservation of archive collections.
• Ensure content reflects current format preservation specs in format for DAM, client needs and/or final physical storage.
• Rehouse content in archival safe quality materials for final preservation.
• Catalog assets in archive management system.
• Respond to archive inquiries and requests including asset retrieval, historical research, Subject Matter Expert support, and fact checking.
• Assist with digitizing documents, books, and other misc. assets using scanning equipment such as a flatbed or overhead scanning equipment.
• Administer archive management system including users, site hierarchy and content changes.
• Develop and proactively drive ongoing asset collection processes with internal business partners.
• Identify and recommend items to retain, purge or acquire to fill gaps.
• Identify, acquire and catalog new assets, as needed.
• Conduct ongoing review of scope of new assets to be housed in the archive.
• Gather workflow data from supporting teams to assemble and report weekly metrics.
• Support special events, tours, exhibitions, and patron support needs.

• At least 1-2 years’ experience working in an archive, library, or similar.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the creation and management of electronic records, especially in an archive management system. As well as a general understanding of metadata standards.
• Ability to manage workload in a timely, effective manner with minimum supervision.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, with a high degree of accuracy and sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a professional environment.
• Ability to lift, carry and place artifacts on shelves, including overhead, up to 40 pounds without assistance.

• Degree or certificate in archival practices.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Proficiency with archival metadata standards (e.g., DACS, EAD) and finding aid development a plus.

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