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Audio Archivist Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Production Archivist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

The Production Archivist will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and scaling a digital library of assets from past, current, and future video and audio projects across the PragerU Production ...

The Production Archivist will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and scaling a digital library of assets from past, current, and future video and audio projects across the PragerU Production ...

Production Archivist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

The Production Archivist will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and scaling a digital library of assets from past, current, and future video and audio projects across the PragerU Production ...

Obtain permission or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material * Monitor listener emails, inquiries and responses related ...

Obtain permission or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material * Monitor listener emails, inquiries and responses related ...

Obtain permission or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material * Monitor listener emails, inquiries and responses related ...

Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

About Human Archive Human Archive is a research lab backed by Y Combinator focused on modeling ... Work across RGB-D video, IMUs, motion capture, tactile sensing, audio, and wearable systems data

Qualifications * 5+ years of experience working within the film and video industry on archives with an understanding of theatrical post-production and analog film and audio formats and elements

Develop production schedules, including delivery timelines and archiving of final assets. * Ensureaccurateandtimelyupdates to production status trackers, including A/V deliverables, ancillary ...

Test Engineer II

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$75 - $80/hr

... end: audio-device and channel configuration, microphone and speaker calibration, measurement capture, and data archiving - Honor acceptance criteria and gating - flag out-of-tolerance results ...

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How much do audio archivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio archivist in California is $71,828.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,800.00 and $82,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an audio archivist do?

An Audio Archivist is responsible for preserving, organizing, and maintaining audio recordings in various formats, such as tapes, vinyl, or digital files. They catalog recordings, ensure proper storage conditions, and digitize older media to prevent deterioration. Additionally, they may research and provide access to historical audio collections for researchers, broadcasters, or the public. Their work helps protect and maintain important audio heritage for future generations.

What are some typical challenges faced by audio archivists, and how can they be managed?

Audio Archivists often face challenges such as preserving aging or deteriorating audio formats, ensuring accurate metadata entry, and keeping up with evolving digital technologies. Managing large volumes of materials while maintaining meticulous attention to detail can be demanding, especially when working with historical or rare recordings. Collaborating with librarians, IT specialists, and researchers is common, and strong communication is crucial for solving preservation and access issues. Staying updated on best practices through professional development can help archivists overcome these challenges and provide long-term value to their institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an audio archivist?

To thrive as an Audio Archivist, individuals need a solid background in audio engineering, archival science, and metadata management, often supported by a degree in library science or a related field. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, audio editing software, and preservation standards is essential, and some positions may require certifications in archival practices. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills that enable success in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring the accurate preservation, cataloging, and accessibility of valuable audio materials for future reference.

What are the most commonly searched types of Audio Archivist jobs in California? The most popular types of Audio Archivist jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Audio Archivist jobs? Cities in California with the most Audio Archivist job openings:
Infographic showing various Audio Archivist job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $71,828 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Production Archivist

PragerU

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 hours ago


Job description

Location: Los Angeles, California (on-site)

Our mission is to promote American values through the creative use of digital media, technology and edu-tainment. We're proud to be voted among the Best Place to Work in Los Angeles by the LA Business Journal 4 years in a row.

The Production Archivist will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and scaling a digital library of assets from past, current, and future video and audio projects across the PragerU Production Team's arsenal of content lines. This is a new position with the goal of cleaning house: organizing stock assets, archiving completed projects to cold storage, and other assignments as needed.

This role will be highly self-managed. The ideal candidate is hyper-organized and tech-savvy, with a passion for creating detail-oriented systems in a complicated, fast-moving environment. Extreme tenacity will be required: this role will be cleaning up layered and inconsistent organization from years past, taking this project from idea to implementation to scaling.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Analyze existing assets and organization to ideate a library system that fits PragerU Production's needs for stock footage, photos, music, sound effects, and more, with foresight to potentially work cross-departmentally down the road.
  • Dig through past projects to source assets from stock subscriptions, and log license details accordingly. Some past projects will be easy to sort through and track down; others will be difficult.
  • Oversee archiving, uploading, and organizing completed project files to cold storage. Use Adobe Premiere to prep files. On occasion, move projects from cold storage and prepare for editorial to re-open.
  • Liaise with other departments to help build company-wide systems while advocating for Production team needs.
  • Work with the IT department to ensure that Production team systems align with company systems.
  • Assist with other projects as needed/available

Successful Candidates Will Possess:

  • 5-7+ years of post production experience, especially in terms of systems management. Background as an AE, DIT, or DAM could be helpful but not required
  • Self-sufficient, a quick thinker, and a fast learner. Technologically savvy and process-minded
  • Possess extreme tenacity to work on long-term, detail-driven assignments
  • Strong problem-solving skills, organization, and discernment
  • Able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and work with a variety of team members and departments
  • Adhere to established processes and structures
  • Able to follow specific instructions while also demonstrating big-picture comprehension
  • Able to work with startup-type hustle and keep things simple without overcomplicating
  • A true Team Player, proactive, helpful, honest, and calm under pressure. This is a no-ego environment where no task is too small

How to Apply: First review our website at www.prageru.com. Read our annual report here. Submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.

What We Do: We promote American values through educational videos for people of all ages. People come to PragerU for a variety of reasons, but they all have one thing in common: They want to growintellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. To learn more about PragerU, visit http://prageru.com.

Salary Range: The salary target for this role is $75,000 - $90,000+. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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