Friday, December 17, 2010

Archives Researcher, Digitization Project , NBC Universal

Company: NBC Universal
About Us: NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

Position: Archives Researcher, Digitization Project
Type: Full-time one year freelance, but opportunity to be extended. $20 per hour. Position starts in January.
Location: North Bergen, New Jersey and sometimes New York City
Essential Responsibilities:
Work under the direction of Media Desk Assistant Manager and Digitization Project supervisor, research and locate media for digitization.
Work closely with various departments within MSNBC/NBC Universal to locate archive content.
Experience with researching archival material.
Knowledge of current events, world leaders and history.
Facility with database research and computer editing applications is essential.

Eligibility Requirements:
Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice to cover breaking news and developing news assignments.
Must be willing to work in New Jersey and New York
Please email resume/cover letter to nbcunidigijobs@nbcuni.com and put "
Research Position 19542852" in ubject. Qualified candidates will be contacted.