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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for archival digitization specialist in the United States is $72,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Archival Digitization Specialist is responsible for converting physical archival materials into digital formats for preservation and accessibility. This process includes scanning, photographing, and cataloging documents, photographs, and other historical records while ensuring accuracy and quality. They may also enhance images, manage metadata, and store files in digital repositories. Their work helps protect fragile materials from deterioration and improves public or research access to historical information.

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To thrive as an Archival Digitization Specialist, you need expertise in digital imaging, metadata standards, and archival best practices, often supported by a degree in information science, archival studies, or a related field. Familiarity with digitization equipment, image editing software, and digital asset management systems—as well as certifications like Certified Archivist—are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication set exceptional candidates apart. These skills ensure the accurate preservation and accessibility of historical materials while supporting collaborative and efficient project workflows.

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Infographic showing various Archival Digitization Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,781 per year, or $35 per hour.

Archival Digitization Specialist- Philadelphia, PA

Ancestry

Philadelphia, PA • Hybrid

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

About Ancestry:


When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person's story is important. Ancestry, the global leader in family history, connects everyone with their past so they can discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories. With our unparalleled collection of more than 65 billion records, over 3.5 million subscribers, and over 27 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we've built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families.
We are committed to our location flexible work approach, allowing you to choose to work in the nearest office, from your home, or a hybrid of both (subject to location restrictions and roles that are required to be in the office- see the full list of eligible US locations HERE). We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity.
Together, we work every day to foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, and where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve.
Ancestry encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people's lives? Join the curious.

Ancestry is looking for a project-based temporary Archival Digitization
Specialist to work on a contract basis in Philadelphia, PA. We ask that you are a
technical person with experience working with digitization, archival
documents, and goal oriented projects. You are efficient, show great care
for detail, and are accustomed to independent work in an environment that
handles focused and repetitive tasks. This is a full-time opportunity working
Monday through Friday from 8:30 am- 4:00 pm, 40 hours a week and will last for about 2 years. You will report to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager. This is not a work-from-home position. This position is contract-based and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits.
Compensation will be $20 per hr.
Must clear background check
Project will start October 2026

What You Will Do:

  • You will capture digital images of documents as specified by our company
  • You will perform quality audits on each roll that have been scanned before transmission
  • You will report progress and quality audit notes and enter data into spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
  • You will initiate and maintain responsibility of the delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office
  • You will perform regular equipment maintenance functions, and coordinate for machine maintenance with third-party hardware service providers
  • You will perform basic image enhancement and file organization tasks
  • You will maintain professional relationships with partners that protect the image and mission of Ancestry.com
  • You will be expected to do various miscellaneous tasks related to the projects, as they arise.

Who You Are:
  • You can manage several projects and determine project urgency in a practical way
  • You have experience anticipating problems, and finding creative ways to solve them
  • You have experience with scanning and editing equipment, procedures and materials
  • You have experience with Photography, Library and Archives, or History background

Additional Information:

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.For candidates who live in San Francisco, CA, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.

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