Digital Production Assistant
- Location
- Boston, MA (Main Campus)
- Listed
- Today
About the Opportunity
The purpose of this temporary position is to support the work of Northeastern University Library's Digital Production Services (DPS) department. The digital production assistant will scan, reformat, create metadata, and edit captions for library and archival materials used in teaching and research. They will work within the highly collaborative DPS department and coordinate with staff from Archives and Special Collections.
Collections and projects we've worked with recently include the records of the Boston Gay Men's Chorus, the Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Committee, and the Center for Atypical Language Interpreting.
Responsibilities include
- Digitizing archival documents using Epson Expression 12000XL and Bookeye 4 scanners
- Creating MODS metadata in spreadsheets for digitized items
- Reformatting A/V materials (such as VHS tapes, DVDs, and cassette tapes) and creating access copies using the command line tool FFmpeg
- Performing quality control on materials digitized by vendors
- Correcting and formatting WhisperAI-created captions for digitized videos
- Other duties as projects and interests allow
This is a primarily on-campus position with some flexibility for remote work.
Qualifications
Education: Enrollment in or completion of an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree program, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Professional experience in the digitization of documents, books, artwork, or maps
- Professional experience working with archival or special collections materials
- Coursework or projects involving creating descriptive metadata for library or archival collections
- Work experience that demonstrates the skills listed below
Skills
- Attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks
- Ability to quickly learn new technology
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage varying tasks on multiple projects
- Collaborative working style
- Excellent ability to communicate with colleagues
- Proven ability to work independently
- Flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities
Optional
Experience with or coursework related to the digitization and preservation of A/V archival materials, or A/V production
- Position Type
- Temporary
- Additional Information
Additional information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Pay and benefits
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate
21/hour
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
From Northeastern's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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