Cultural Heritage Imaging Specialist

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At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Job description

About the Opportunity

Iron Mountain is seeking an Imaging Technician with direct industry experience in handling and processing photographic formats, obsolete images, 2D assets, historical documents, drawings and maps. This role will take direction from the Operations Manager and work closely with the imaging and project management team to successfully complete client requests up through delivery.  The role requires a fundamental understanding of image file formats and the tools used for manipulation/conversions of assets into digital files.

Key Responsibilities

• Image asset migration (digitization), restoration, remediation, and reformat in the digital studio space
• Research – format and metadata identification/verification
• Assignment management, work logs, asset tracking, chain of custody, archival engineer reports for all asset production work
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and general maintenance/upkeep of existing equipment
• Recommend and test new and used equipment (hardware and software) including software version, driver, and firmware update management

Functional Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Job requires a fundamental understanding of current and obsolete image and photographic formats and processes. Strong team and interpersonal skills are required in addition to technical and business expertise.
• Familiarity with historic analog and digital photographic media formats including, but not limited to: negatives, positives, transparencies, glass plate, slide, and poster
• Working knowledge of MAC/PC including but not limited to: Capture One CH, Photoshop, Photomechanical, Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge of current FADGI guidelines
• Familiarity with rich media archive organization, inventory, and tracking
• Detailed Archival and Work Log generation – detailed asset tracking of all production work and metadata
• Familiarity with secure electronic and physical file delivery systems
• Familiarity with restoration, remediation, stabilization of 2D Assets. Able to identify deterioration and recommend/execute remediation for safe digitization.
• Set-up and configuration of scanning equipment: Phase One capture systems, computer workstation, scanning peripherals.
• Attention to detail/quality control: consistent monitor of image file quality
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
• Self-motivation and effective time management: planning, organization, and prioritization for the successful and timely completion of projects
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to constructively collaborate in a results-oriented team

Job / Physical Requirements/Qualifications

Although this is primarily a technical position, there is a physical requirement to properly handle asset/media, handling (inbounding/outbound) inventory boxes, session set-up, and hardware/scanning equipment configuration.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelors in related field & 2-4 years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent & 3-5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree or Certificate from an accredited multi-media, film, photojournalism, graphics, or database/archive management school or technical program is highly preferred but not required.
• Membership and participation with local and national technical associations such as; The American Photography Archives Group (APAG), The International Center of Photography (ICP), Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS), Society of American Archivists (SAA) is encouraged
• 2 Yrs College Preferred Experience: 4 – 7 Years

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an ever evolving global organization focused on partnering with clients to protect and activate their media archives, preserving our collective cultural heritage
• Have a support system where you have a safe place to voice your opinion and share feedback
• Open space to be creative, strategize, brainstorm, and plan for the future success of Iron Mountain
• Global connectivity to learn from 26,000+ teammates across 52 countries
• Be part of a winning team who embrace diversity, inclusion, and our differences

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Reasonably expected salary range: $37,800.00 - $47,200.00

Category: Operations Group