Project Manager, Archives

Job Description

The Project Manager, Archives will oversee day to day operations of Hearst Television's tape archive digitization project. In this role, the project manager will coordinate and remotely lead the work of archivists in several cities as they digitize, catalog and unlock the hidden potential of our stations' vast tape archives.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong communicator and project manager who is equally comfortable working with linear engineers, tape archivists, IT staff and content producers.

This role reports to Hearst Television's Director of Digital News Integration.

Job Responsibilities:
• Execute and improve our project plan to digitize Hearst Television's vast tape library
• Oversee the tape archive digitization teams at Hearst TV stations
• Work with station staff and vendors to address issues and needs with tape archive digitization​
• Work with the content teams to surface meaningful and impactful archival material on a regular basis
• Other duties as required

Experience Requirements:
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of hitting deadlines in a complex environment
• Familiar with the local TV newsroom workflows, equipment and editorial content
• Past experience with ¾-inch, BETA, DVC and XD Cam tape formats and digitization
• Strong understanding of AWS workflows around transcription
• Familiarity with AirTable a plus

Qualifications Requirements:
• Strong news and editorial judgment
• Polite and professional when dealing with colleagues
• Excellent communication skills

Education:
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Military experience is a plus

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $65,000 and $80,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d99q7m-18-222-69-152-42 in your application.