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Employment Opportunity



Photo Archive Associate

The Twentieth Century Fox Still Photo Archive has an opening for a full-time motion picture stills associate archivist, with emphasis on management of client services.

Job Description:

The Archive Associate aids in the organization, maintenance, preservation, and inventory of photographic materials which document film production from 1927, and record the visual history of the studio.  The associate coordinates research and photo requests from studio departments, and is responsible for working directly with documentary producers and researchers.   The archive associate reports to the Director of the Photo Archive, and works with the Manager and Assistant Archivist.

The associate processes and performs basic conservation on disorganized and unstable photographic materials. Other responsibilities include:  supervising research activities of other users of the photo archive; performing administrative duties related to client requests and photo-duplication; tracking usage of the collection; updating collection's content database.  Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications:

Candidates will have a knowledge of film history and archival procedures. Preferred candidates will possess:

o  Degree in cinema studies, american studies, museum studies, art history, or photography.

o  3-4 years experience in archive or curatorial environment, or 3-4 years as image historian, photo researcher, documentary production assistant or production manager.

o  Hands-on understanding of photographic sciences either through darkroom, lab, or other job experience; ability to identify different photographic formats and negative stocks.

o  Computer ability, including knowledge of Excel, FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Word for Mac. 

o  Excellent social and organizational skills, ability to deal with variety of client demands and multiple assignments, a talent for  independent work, a sense of humor, and superior verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants should submit a letter of intent and a resume before July 10 to: Director, Photo Archive, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp., Box 900, Suite 99/150, Beverly Hills, CA. 90213-0900.




Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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