Archive Intern
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$21/hr
The Democracy Now!'s Archive internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of audio-visual archiving and preservation in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment.
Archive Intern
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$21/hr
The Democracy Now!'s Archive internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of audio-visual archiving and preservation in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment.
... and preserve and maintain them for use as evidence in court. - Retrieve surveillance footage ... Two years of certified experience as a member of a high school audio-visual squad, or one year of ...
... and preserve and maintain them for use as evidence in court. - Retrieve surveillance footage ... Two years of certified experience as a member of a high school audio-visual squad, or one year of ...
... preservation of approximately 2 million digital assets including images of artwork, historic images of the Museum and its exhibitions, video and audio material related to the museum's daily ...
... preservation of approximately 2 million digital assets including images of artwork, historic images of the Museum and its exhibitions, video and audio material related to the museum's daily ...
The Democracy Now!'s Archive internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of audio-visual archiving and preservation in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment.
The Democracy Now!'s Archive internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of audio-visual archiving and preservation in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment.
Archives Intern-Pettus
Rock Hill, SC · On-site
$10.50/hr
... with the audio-visual collection, carry out preservation techniques, retrieve and re-shelve material, assist with the creation and installation of exhibits, and other duties as assigned.
Archives Intern-Pettus
Rock Hill, SC · On-site
$10.50/hr
... with the audio-visual collection, carry out preservation techniques, retrieve and re-shelve material, assist with the creation and installation of exhibits, and other duties as assigned.
... with audio, video, print, and digital technologies is preferred. * Familiarity with large scale digital preservation systems or platforms (e.g., Preservica, Archivematica, Rosetta, Libnova) is ...
... with audio, video, print, and digital technologies is preferred. * Familiarity with large scale digital preservation systems or platforms (e.g., Preservica, Archivematica, Rosetta, Libnova) is ...
Administrative Minutes Specialist (Roster)
$17.21 - $25/hr
Using audio recordings, virtual meeting recordings, televised meetings, AI-generated transcripts ... Submit Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, and Redevelopment Commission draft ...
Administrative Minutes Specialist (Roster)
$17.21 - $25/hr
Using audio recordings, virtual meeting recordings, televised meetings, AI-generated transcripts ... Submit Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, and Redevelopment Commission draft ...
... audio, diskette and imaging departments. Our willingness to work with customers to solve their media preservation challenges, our commitment to invest in new technology and equipment, and our laid ...
... audio, diskette and imaging departments. Our willingness to work with customers to solve their media preservation challenges, our commitment to invest in new technology and equipment, and our laid ...
... preservation of approximately 2 million digital assets including images of artwork, historic images of the Museum and its exhibitions, video and audio material related to the museum's daily ...
... preservation of approximately 2 million digital assets including images of artwork, historic images of the Museum and its exhibitions, video and audio material related to the museum's daily ...
Lead Technical Analyst, Digital Asset Management
$90K - $100K/yr
... preservation of approximately 2 million digital assets including images of artwork, historic images of the Museum and its exhibitions, video and audio material related to the museum's daily ...
Lead Technical Analyst, Digital Asset Management
$90K - $100K/yr
... preservation of approximately 2 million digital assets including images of artwork, historic images of the Museum and its exhibitions, video and audio material related to the museum's daily ...
Media Transfer Technician and Customer Service Specialist
Apple Valley, MN · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
... audio, diskette and imaging departments. Our willingness to work with customers to solve their media preservation challenges, our commitment to invest in new technology and equipment, and our laid ...
Media Transfer Technician and Customer Service Specialist
Apple Valley, MN · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
... audio, diskette and imaging departments. Our willingness to work with customers to solve their media preservation challenges, our commitment to invest in new technology and equipment, and our laid ...
Supervise and preserve broadcast equipment like cameras, switchers, routers, replay systems, graphics systems, and audio consoles. * Coordinate technical crews, including engineers, operators, and ...
Supervise and preserve broadcast equipment like cameras, switchers, routers, replay systems, graphics systems, and audio consoles. * Coordinate technical crews, including engineers, operators, and ...
Audiovisual Data Technician
Brookville, NY · On-site
$23/hr
This role addresses a critical need to preserve historical materials related to U.S. presidents prior to Herbert Hoover, whose archives are not part of the Presidential Library System. This position ...
Audiovisual Data Technician
Brookville, NY · On-site
$23/hr
This role addresses a critical need to preserve historical materials related to U.S. presidents prior to Herbert Hoover, whose archives are not part of the Presidential Library System. This position ...
Student Worker - Digital Technician
Waco, TX · On-site
$10/hr
Riley Digitization Center, the inclusion of audio files alongside transcripts on the Baylor Digital ... preservation through concatenation into a preservation master • Create access MP3s for ...
Student Worker - Digital Technician
Waco, TX · On-site
$10/hr
Riley Digitization Center, the inclusion of audio files alongside transcripts on the Baylor Digital ... preservation through concatenation into a preservation master • Create access MP3s for ...
Student Worker - Digital Technician
Waco, TX · On-site
$10/hr
Riley Digitization Center, the inclusion of audio files alongside transcripts on the Baylor Digital ... for preservation through concatenation into a preservation master Create access MP3s for ...
Student Worker - Digital Technician
Waco, TX · On-site
$10/hr
Riley Digitization Center, the inclusion of audio files alongside transcripts on the Baylor Digital ... for preservation through concatenation into a preservation master Create access MP3s for ...
Evening Shift Media Digitization Technician
Chattanooga, TN · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
We preserve outdated memories on tapes, film, photos, and audio into digital keepsakes that are usable and safe for future generations. We are driven to find simple, technology and design-led ways to ...
Evening Shift Media Digitization Technician
Chattanooga, TN · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
We preserve outdated memories on tapes, film, photos, and audio into digital keepsakes that are usable and safe for future generations. We are driven to find simple, technology and design-led ways to ...
... preserve priceless family memories and historical media for customers across the United States ... Experience with media production, electronics, photography, audio/video equipment, or archival work ...
... preserve priceless family memories and historical media for customers across the United States ... Experience with media production, electronics, photography, audio/video equipment, or archival work ...
Summer Intern
Mayetta, KS · On-site
$16.91 - $19.45/hr
... support the preservation and maintenance of the Potawatomi Language including but not limited to digitization of language documentation, database maintenance, audio/video recording. Minimum ...
Summer Intern
Mayetta, KS · On-site
$16.91 - $19.45/hr
... support the preservation and maintenance of the Potawatomi Language including but not limited to digitization of language documentation, database maintenance, audio/video recording. Minimum ...
Digitizing Specialist III
Charleston, SC · On-site
$10/hr
... preserve priceless family memories and historical media for customers across the United States ... Experience with media production, electronics, photography, audio/video equipment, or archival work ...
Digitizing Specialist III
Charleston, SC · On-site
$10/hr
... preserve priceless family memories and historical media for customers across the United States ... Experience with media production, electronics, photography, audio/video equipment, or archival work ...
We preserve outdated memories on tapes, film, photos, and audio into digital keepsakes that are usable and safe for future generations. We are driven to find simple, technology and design-led ways to ...
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We preserve outdated memories on tapes, film, photos, and audio into digital keepsakes that are usable and safe for future generations. We are driven to find simple, technology and design-led ways to ...
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$21/hr
Part-time
Posted 16 days ago
Job description
Democracy Now! Internships are paid, 20-hour per week, temporary work placements to help students, people early in their careers and career changers gain entry-level skills and experience in the fields of archiving and fundraising and translation in a non-profit setting. Find out more about the Internship Program.
The Democracy Now!'s Archive internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of audio-visual archiving and preservation in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment. Composed of over 70,000 media items, the archive contains books, photographs, artifacts and audio-visual materials such as field recordings, oral histories, interviews, and news footage from the 1980s to today. An integral part of daily operations and production of Democracy Now!, the archive is also used as a resource by researchers, filmmakers, artists and educators. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in media archives in a busy newsroom environment. The Intern works closely with the Democracy Now! Production team and Archivist.
Session Dates
Activities
Qualifications
Compensation
To Apply
Applications must be received no later than July 27, 2026. To apply, please complete the form below and upload the following:
We encourage applicants to showcase their original thinking and writing in the cover letter.
Other Information
Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.
No phone calls, please.
The Democracy Now!'s Archive internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of audio-visual archiving and preservation in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment. Composed of over 70,000 media items, the archive contains books, photographs, artifacts and audio-visual materials such as field recordings, oral histories, interviews, and news footage from the 1980s to today. An integral part of daily operations and production of Democracy Now!, the archive is also used as a resource by researchers, filmmakers, artists and educators. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in media archives in a busy newsroom environment. The Intern works closely with the Democracy Now! Production team and Archivist.
Session Dates
- September 2026 - June 2027
Activities
- Catalog incoming video created by Democracy Now! producers and other independent media and news organizations
- Process paper, book collections and magnetic tape
- Digitize analog media
- Create tags and descriptive metadata for media asset management system
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Democracy Now! and commitment to its mission
- Experience with basics of video and audio editing
- Proficiency with Mac OS X, Linux and Office suite or equivalent
- Knowledge of relational database platforms
- Familiarity with video codecs and open source audio-visual tools preferred
- Knowledge of current events is helpful
- Authorization to work in the US
Compensation
- $21 per hour
To Apply
Applications must be received no later than July 27, 2026. To apply, please complete the form below and upload the following:
- A complete chronological resume
- A cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from the internship
We encourage applicants to showcase their original thinking and writing in the cover letter.
Other Information
- This is a temporary, part-time, in-person position based in New York City.
Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.
No phone calls, please.