EverPresent Media Archiving Technician - HQ

Job description

Join our dedicated team at EverPresent, where you’ll work in a safe and supportive environment to preserve cherished family memories and the sights and sounds of the past. This role is not client-facing and requires on-site work at our North Bathesda, MD production facility. As a Media Archiving Technician, you'll handle a range of old formats, including photographs, VHS tapes, 8mm film, and vinyl records. Each item is carefully processed and converted to digital format to protect and share valuable histories, making the role deeply rewarding.

While previous experience is always helpful, it is not required. We are thrilled to train people in this craft. Prospective team members should be comfortable with computers and navigating technology.

Job duties include:

• Live capture of old Audio, Film, Video and Image formats (such as Slides, Photo Albums, VHS, mDV, vinyl, 8mm, Super8, 16mm, reel to reel, etc.) at our facility in Newton, MA.
• Evaluation of the quality and integrity of the captured media by checking that our product meets all client and company standards
• Minimal editing, but you will be at times refining digitized files
• Tracking your work electronically and meeting daily output goals
• Other duties, as assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

• Exhibit high attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Are motivated, quick learners able to adapt to new challenges
• Are able to focus and prioritize tasks in a thorough and efficient manner
• Able to work in a professional environment and comfortable communicating with peers as well as upwards.
• Are skilled in using computers and possess basic Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheet knowledge
• Are punctual and have access to reliable personal or public transportation
• Are fluent in written and spoken English
• Are authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous similar experience and Interest in Photography, and Media Production content is a plus!

Essential Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk; use fingers, hands and arms to feel, reach, handle, push, pull, and carry; bend, lift and move 25-45 lbs
• Ability to sit at and use a computer for extended periods of time
• Tolerance for dust, mold and mildew that the employee may encounter when working with and transporting old and/or damaged film, photographs or related media
• Vision which permits the employee to examine a wide variety of video, audio, film, photographic, and related media in analog and digital forms.

Details:

Hours: We are seeking full-time and part-time candidates

Full-time employees are eligible for contributory health benefits, contributory dental benefits and earned paid vacation.

Both full and part-time employees are eligible for 401K participation with an employer match, and our employee assistance program.

We have a fun, supportive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to work together.

All candidates must be willing to submit to a background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Happy hour
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Rockville, MD 20852 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newton Highlands, MA 02461: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18