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F. Schumacher & Co.

Archive Intern

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture ... Archive Intern FSCO maintains one of America's largest textile and wallcovering archives, with more ...

F. Schumacher & Co.

Archive Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture ... Archive Intern FSCO maintains one of America's largest textile and wallcovering archives, with more ...

Truth For Life

Video Producer

Chagrin Falls, OH

Remastered archival content is on pace with audio broadcast creation. Competencies * Passion ... Committed to high quality, high producing, lean operation * Judgment/Decision Making : Equally ...

Truth For Life

Video Producer

Chagrin Falls, OH · On-site

Remastered archival content is on pace with audio broadcast creation. Competencies * Passion ... Committed to high quality, high producing, lean operation * Judgment/Decision Making : Equally ...

Truth For Life

Video Producer

Chagrin Falls, OH

Remastered archival content is on pace with audio broadcast creation. Competencies * Passion ... Committed to high quality, high producing, lean operation * Judgment/Decision Making : Equally ...

Mariners Church

Producer

Irvine, CA · On-site

The Producer is responsible for overseeing the scheduling, coordination, and project management of ... Archive completed projects so assets remain easy to find and reuse in the future * Ensure files are ...

Mariners Church

Producer

Irvine, CA · On-site

The Producer is responsible for overseeing the scheduling, coordination, and project management of ... Archive completed projects so assets remain easy to find and reuse in the future * Ensure files are ...

Hubbard Broadcasting

Newscast Producer

Rochester, MN · On-site

Complete post-newscast administrative tasks, including technical reports and archiving ... Prior experience producing a local television newscast preferred * Excellent writing, grammar, and ...

Avoca AI

Creative Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$165K - $190K/yr

You will architect Avoca's brand archive, the films, photography, animations, and audio that ... Produce Avoca's flagship customer story films across our most strategic accounts, delivering 90 ...

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How much do archive producer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for archive producer in the United States is $123,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Archive Producer do?

An Archive Producer is responsible for sourcing, licensing, and managing archival footage, images, and other historical materials for film, television, and media projects. They research and negotiate rights with libraries, museums, and private collections to ensure legal use of the content. Their role requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of copyright laws. Archive Producers collaborate closely with directors, editors, and production teams to find materials that enhance storytelling while staying within budget and legal constraints.

What are some common challenges faced by Archive Producers in the media industry?

One of the main challenges Archive Producers encounter is navigating complex copyright and licensing issues to ensure all materials are legally cleared for use. The role often involves tight deadlines, requiring quick problem-solving and the ability to locate rare or obscure footage or images under time pressure. Additionally, Archive Producers must balance creative requests from directors and producers with budgetary and legal constraints. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach are key to successfully overcoming these hurdles and keeping production on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Archive Producer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Archive Producer, you need strong research skills, deep knowledge of archival sources, and experience in rights clearances, often supported by a background in media, journalism, or library sciences. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, media databases, copyright law, and tools like Adobe Premiere are commonly required. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and strong negotiation and interpersonal skills help you manage assets and collaborate across teams. These competencies ensure the efficient sourcing, licensing, and integration of archival materials in fast-paced production environments.

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Archival Producer

Podcast Management Inc

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Archival Producer

This is a full-time, in-person located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About Us

Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at Audiochuck—we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell.

We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the Audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Audiochuck may be a good fit for you.

About the Archival Producer Role

The Archival Producer is responsible for researching, sourcing, and managing archival materials that enhance Audiochuck’s storytelling and investigative content. This includes footage, photography, documents, audio clips, and other relevant media.

Working closely with editorial, production, post-production, and legal teams, the Archival Producer ensures all materials are accurately licensed, cataloged, and properly credited—playing a critical role in maintaining the authenticity, integrity, and credibility of Audiochuck’s journalistic and documentary-style productions.

What You’ll DoResearch & Sourcing

  • Identify, research, and obtain archival materials to support storytelling across Audiochuck productions

  • Maintain a database of archival vendors, libraries, and repositories

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with archives, media agencies, and public institutions

Rights & Licensing

  • Secure rights, permissions, and licenses for all archival assets

  • Track and manage rights usage, expiration dates, and supporting documentation

  • Ensure compliance with copyright, fair use, and intellectual property laws

Collaboration & Asset Management

  • Partner with editorial, legal, and post-production teams to ensure proper integration of archival content

  • Maintain detailed logs, metadata, and organized storage of archival materials for easy retrieval

  • Support producers and editors in identifying the strongest available assets for each project

Creative Contribution

  • Recommend archival materials that enhance storytelling authenticity, tone, and narrative impact

  • Support the development of visual and audio concepts that integrate archival elements into new productions

What You’ll Bring to the Table

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Library Science, or a related field preferred

  • 3–5 years of experience in archival research, licensing, or production research within media, documentary, or podcasting environments

  • Strong understanding of media licensing, copyright, and fair use principles

  • Excellent research, negotiation, and organizational skills

  • Proficiency with archival databases, metadata tagging systems, and file organization tools

  • Experience supporting investigative journalism or long-form storytelling projects preferred

What Audiochuck Will Bring to the Table

  • Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees

  • Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health

  • A collaborative, passionate, and talented team

  • Appreciation for diverse work experiences and backgrounds

  • Opportunity to work on shows from a leading true crime podcast network

  • Competitive base salary and bonus incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Paid time off

  • Team events and activities

This is a full-time, in-person located in Indianapolis, Indiana.