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Transformation Church

Digital Specialist

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

Digital Specialist Transformation Church | Indian Land, SC Reports To: Communications Lead FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Transformation Church is seeking a Digital Specialist to help strengthen our ...

Heirloom

Digitizing Specialist III

Charleston, SC · On-site

$10/hr

Digitizing Specialist III Heirloom Cloud Corporation is seeking motivated Digitizing Specialists to ... Train to master advanced media digitization and restoration workflows * Receive, inspect, sort, and ...

Heirloom Cloud

Digitizing Specialist III

Charleston, SC · On-site

$10/hr

Digitizing Specialist III Heirloom Cloud Corporation is seeking motivated Digitizing Specialists to ... Train to master advanced media digitization and restoration workflows * Receive, inspect, sort, and ...

ravagoamericas

Digital Specialist

Orlando, FL · On-site

The Digital Specialist serves as a practical business systems support resource and subject matter expert for assigned applications and business processes. The role focuses on validating data ...

Amway

Sr Digital Specialist - Digital Insights

Ada, MI · On-site

$96K - $118K/yr

Sr Digital Specialist - Digital Insights Posting Start Date: 7/10/26 Posting Location: Ada (Grand Rapids), MI Requisition ID: 43206 Job Title: Senior Digital Specialist - Digital Insights Department ...

ravagoamericas

Digital Specialist

Orlando, FL · On-site

The Digital Specialist serves as a practical business systems support resource and subject matter expert for assigned applications and business processes. The role focuses on validating data ...

Ravago Americas

Digital Specialist

Orlando, FL · On-site

The Digital Specialist serves as a practical business systems support resource and subject matter expert for assigned applications and business processes. The role focuses on validating data ...

Three Point Solutions

CA · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Digital Specialist Client: Medical Device Manufacturer Duration: 9 Months (Possibility of Extension) Location: Remote Shift: 1st Shift Role Overview * Manage and optimize website performance and ...

World Bank

ETC Digital Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

The Digital and AI West and Central Africa Unit (DAWDU) is looking for a Digital Specialist under an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract to be based at the World Bank Group Headquarters in ...

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How much do digitization specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for digitization specialist in the United States is $24.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a digitization specialist?

Digitization Specialists are professionals responsible for converting physical documents, images, audio, and other materials into digital formats. They use specialized equipment and software to scan, organize, and preserve data, ensuring it is accessible and secure for future use. Their work is vital in libraries, museums, archives, and organizations aiming to preserve historical records or streamline information management. Digitization Specialists also maintain metadata, follow preservation standards, and may troubleshoot technical issues during the digitization process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a digitization specialist?

To thrive as a Digitization Specialist, you need expertise in digital imaging, metadata standards, and information management, often supported by a degree in library science, information technology, or a related field. Familiarity with scanning equipment, digital asset management systems, and preservation software is typically required, along with certifications such as Certified Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) being advantageous. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams are important soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the accurate, efficient, and secure conversion of physical materials to digital formats, preserving accessibility and integrity for future use.

What are some common challenges a digitization specialist faces when handling legacy documents or media?

A Digitization Specialist often encounters challenges such as deteriorating physical materials, inconsistent formats, and obsolete media types. Ensuring the accurate capture of information from fragile or damaged documents requires both technical skill and patience. Additionally, specialists must frequently navigate metadata standards and integrate digitized content into modern digital asset management systems, collaborating closely with IT and archival teams to ensure data integrity and accessibility.

What is the difference between Digitization Specialist vs Data Entry Clerk?

AspectDigitization SpecialistData Entry Clerk
Required CredentialsTypically an associate's degree or relevant certification in digital technologies or data managementHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, digital labs, or remote work involving digital contentOffice environments, data processing centers, or remote data entry
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like archiving, digital media, and information managementCommon in administrative, retail, and healthcare sectors

The main difference is that a Digitization Specialist focuses on converting physical or analog data into digital formats using specialized tools and techniques, often requiring technical skills and certifications. In contrast, a Data Entry Clerk primarily inputs data into systems, emphasizing speed and accuracy without necessarily involving digital conversion processes.

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Archival Digitization Specialist- Philadelphia, PA

Ancestry

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 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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