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Library Systems & Services LLC

Archivist

Washington, DC · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

... coordination with agency personnel. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to preserving and expanding public access to nationally significant cultural heritage collections.

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How much do archive coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for archive coordinator in the United States is $57,869.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Archive Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Archive Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in archival science or records management, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, cataloging software, and metadata standards is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities help you collaborate across departments and manage information requests effectively. These skills ensure the accurate preservation, organization, and accessibility of critical records, supporting compliance and efficient information retrieval.

What are typical challenges faced by an Archive Coordinator, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Archive Coordinators often encounter challenges related to organizing large volumes of materials, ensuring accurate cataloging, and maintaining the integrity of both digital and physical records. Adapting to evolving archival technologies and balancing access with security are also common issues. Success in this role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and staying current with best practices in records management. Regular training, effective collaboration with IT and other departments, and implementing standardized procedures can help address these challenges and ensure efficient archive operations.

What are Archive Coordinators?

Archive Coordinators are professionals responsible for organizing, maintaining, and managing collections of documents, records, and other materials in archives. They ensure that valuable information is preserved and easily accessible for future reference. Their role often involves cataloging materials, overseeing digital and physical storage systems, and assisting researchers or staff in locating specific information. Archive Coordinators may work in museums, libraries, government agencies, or private organizations. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of archival best practices are essential for this job.
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Infographic showing various Archive Coordinator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,869 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Media Archive Coordinator (National Geographic)

The Walt Disney Company

Washington, DC

$54K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 51 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Media Archive Coordinator (National Geographic)

Req ID:

10156231

Job Description:

The Media Archive Coordinator applies professional knowledge of digital asset management, metadata standards, and content organization principles to support the stewardship of enterprise media assets within Atris. This position evaluates media assets and associated documentation, analyzes metadata quality, conducts research, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to improve content discoverability, accessibility, and long-term value. Through metadata enrichment, quality assurance, workflow analysis, and problem-solving activities, the role helps ensure enterprise media assets are accurately represented, effectively managed, and positioned for reuse across the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • This position supports the management and optimization of enterprise media assets by analyzing metadata, evaluating content readiness, conducting quality assurance reviews, and applying established digital asset management standards.
  • Responsibilities include researching and resolving metadata and documentation issues, collaborating with archive, editorial, production, rights, and technical teams, and recommending improvements that enhance content organization, discoverability, and accessibility.
  • The role also contributes to process improvement initiatives, standards development, and workflow analysis efforts that support the long-term management and value of enterprise media collections.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 1 + years' experience working with digital content, metadata, content management systems, databases, records management systems, or related information management environments.
  • Knowledge of digital asset management principles, metadata concepts, taxonomy structures, or information organization practices.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to evaluate information, identify inconsistencies, and make recommendations based on findings.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and business processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Digital Asset Management (DAM), Media Asset Management (MAM), archival, library, records management, or content management platforms.
  • Familiarity with media metadata standards, taxonomy development, controlled vocabularies, or content classification methodologies.
  • Experience performing content analysis, data quality reviews, metadata enrichment, or workflow assessment activities.
  • Interest in archives, media operations, knowledge management, information science, or digital content strategy.
  • Familiarity with media production, rights management, archival research, or content lifecycle management.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in library science, Information Management, Media Studies, Communications, Archival Studies, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $54,000 to $72,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

National Geographic

Job Posting Primary Business:

National Geographic (DET)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Digital Assets/Library/Archives Entertainment

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Washington, DC, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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