Photo Archive Assistant - TEMP

Job Description:

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.
• Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.
• Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.
• Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.
  
  

We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Job Title: Photo Archive Assistant (temp)

A little bit about our team:

The Archive Operations team is responsible for storage, access, and preservation of physical and digital assets for WMG Artists and Labels. This includes photography, artwork, audio, video, documents and ephemera for on-roster and legacy artists dating back 75+ years. We provide Library and Archival services for WMG’s Labels including Atlantic Records, 300 Elektra Ent., Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Warner Records, Warner Music Nashville, and many more.

Your role:

As Photo Archive Assistant you will be responsible for organizing and preserving photographic media to archival standards for some of the most iconic artists in music history. This includes organizing images by artist chronologically, placing them into archival preservers and binders, while identifying original photographers based on documentation and online research. You will also have the opportunity to periodically scan requested images and artwork using large format flatbed scanners in support of day to day operations.

Here you’ll get to:

• You will consolidate and organize photography collections for artists
• You will rehouse images in archival binders and preservers, utilizing best practices to ensure assets are preserved from damage and deterioration
• You will identify photographers based on provided documentation and online research
• You will catalog assets into WMG’s Master Library System
• You will periodically assist with locating and scanning requested images and artwork using flatbed scanners
• You will upload files to Digital Asset Management systems
• You will assist with retrieval, check in, and refile of assets ensuring they are returned to their proper locations. *Requires lifting boxes up to 30 pounds while using ladders.
  
  

About you:

• You are organized, methodical, and have strong attention to detail
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are familiar with archival preservation practices and safe handling of delicate physical media
• You are passionate about photography and have basic knowledge of file formats and specifications
• You enjoy research, metadata tagging and data entry
• You are passionate about music, and can recognize artists across various genres and eras
• You enjoy working on projects independently
  
  

We’d love it if you also had:

• A degree in Library Sciences or Graphic Arts
• Prior work experience in professional photography, or working in an archive or Library
• Experience operating professional flatbed scanners and imaging software
• Intermediate knowledge of Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience using Digital Asset Management systems
  
  

About us: As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We’re the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG. Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.

Salary Range

$27.00 Fixed Rate

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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