Obsolete Data Media Migration Specialist

Position:

Over nearly six decades, many technologies and physical formats have been used to store data: 9-track tapes, 5.25” floppy discs, dozens of cartridge formats, and hard drive interfaces. The work of the Obsolete Data Media Migration Specialist consists of three primary areas: 1) use the appropriate hardware, mount the data carrier; 2) extract the binary information from the carrier; 3) extract the logical files; sometimes migrating the logical file to a current technology is also required (such as translating EBCDIC text to ASCII or UTF, or WordStar to Word). Projects range from a handful of media to thousands, from a “box of stuff” to reverse engineering backup environments for old operating systems. The task is not “data recovery” of failed hard drives or related work.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and process client-provided media and accompanying inventory & metadata
• Coordinate and manage media preparation and conservation, as needed
• Using existing software tools or acquiring/designing new tools, migrate data from the carrier
• Using existing software tools or acquiring/designing new tools, extract logical files
• Work alone or with other staff IT professionals solving migration bottlenecks
• Develop workflows, scripts, automation (software and hardware) to improve efficiency
• Track media as they go through the migration workflow
• Manage hardware inventory, identify new purchases, assist in purchasing
• Work with sales and project managers to estimate hours of effort for projects
• Liaise with Production Manager to proactively manage resource allocation
• Manage security of data, including PII, PHI, HIPAA, encryption, and air gap requirements
• Clearly document each recovery process, building a knowledgebase to refer to for similar future projects

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer or information science, or comparable work experience required
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills required
• Background in obsolete hardware (5.25” floppy, 9-track, Travan, Exabyte, S/AIT, S/DLT, etc.)
• Background in obsolete computer interfaces (parallel, RS232, RS422, SCSI-family, IEEE1394, etc.)
• Familiarity with obsolete operating systems, (DOS, VAX, Windows, Apple, Mac, Kaypro, UNIX, LINUX, etc.)
• Scripting and coding skills desirable
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with staff from all departments required
• Staffing – allocating exiting staff or hiring new - will depend on project scope, scale and skillset; candidate should expect to perform all steps themselves; this is a doing job, not a managing-of-others job
• Time-management and stress-management skills required – ability to complete jobs within estimated hours and schedule
• Ability to rapidly change between tasks and environments required – multiple migrations and projects may be running concurrently
• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills required
• Prior experience with FileMaker Pro preferred – our production management application is built and managed in-house in FMP
• Willingness and ability to influence and persuade teams to accomplish project goals
• Ability to work independently

Benefits:

• Eligible for company’s benefits package, including company-sponsored medical insurance; voluntary SIMPLE-IRA contributions with matching, and PTO, as well as company holidays

Application Instructions: Please send cover letter, resume, and three references via e-mail attachment to: george.blood@georgeblood.com and include “Obsolete Data – Your Name” as subject.

VIDEO TRANSFER/DIGITIZATION ENGINEER, SECOND SHIFT

The Video Transfer/Digitization Engineer is a key team member, responsible for the digitization (and thus, the preservation) of various video formats. You will be recording and digitizing items such as historic material, broadcast television, home/personal recordings, and everything in between. You'll work directly with materials from museums, television stations, movie and film production companies, and more!

The position requires an attention to detail, as well as a passion for video, history, and the preservation of visual media. If you have a passion for videography, video/film editing, and a knowledge of audiovisual history, we encourage you to apply.

This position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to be immersed in a resource-rich environment at a fast-growing company. We are hiring staff at every point in their career; to those starting their careers, to those just recently out of school, all the way up to successful multiple-time grammy winners (who are currently working on-staff).

All positions START at 20 dollars per hour, with comprehensive benefits (PTO, insurance, dental, 401k w/ matching). Those with relevant experience may have the opportunity to negotiate for higher wages.

**Responsibilities:

• Recording various moving image media to digital files
• Preparing tapes for digitization
• Maintain and clean analog video equipment
• Gather and log technical and process metadata
• Other tasks as assigned

**Education and Skills:

• Associates degree (preferred, not required)
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective computer skills (required)
• Computer skills with Mac-based software/hardware (preferred, not required)
• Time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative
• Ability to focus and maintain high performance for extended periods of time

**Additional Qualifications Preferred, but Not Required:

• Knowledge of legacy video formats
• Ability to lift 50 lbs for brief periods of time

** Schedule:

• Second Shift, Monday through Friday, 4pm-12am.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits:

• Simple IRA matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Company Holidays

Application Instructions: Please send cover letter, resume, and three references via e-mail attachment to: office.manager@georgeblood.com and include “Video Transfer Engineer – Your Name” as subject.

DISC TRANSFER ENGINEER

The Disc Transfer Engineer is a key team member, responsible for the digitization (and thus, the preservation) of 78 RPM Disc's. The Disc Transfer Engineer works directly with materials for the Internet Archive (archive.org). You will be recording and digitizing items such as historic materials and classic recordings, home/personal recordings by commission, and everything in between. You'll work directly with studio music recordings, radio programs and interviews, concert audio, and more. The position requires an attention to detail, as well as a passion for music, history, and the preservation of audiovisual media.

If you have a passion for music, and audiovisual history, we encourage you to apply. This position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to be immersed in a resource-rich environment at a fast-growing company.

We are hiring staff at every point in their career; to those starting their careers, to those just recently out of school, all the way up to successful multiple-time grammy winners. All positions START at 20 dollars per hour, with comprehensive benefits (PTO, insurance, dental, Simple IRA). Those with relevant experience may have the opportunity to negotiate for higher wages.

**Responsibilities:

• Digitizing 78 RPM Disc's
• Prepare audio media for digitization
• Digitize media
• Gather and log technical and process metadata
• Take photographs of audio media (mostly 78 RPM discs)
• Other tasks as assigned

**Education and Skills:

• Associates degree (preferred, not required)
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective organizational skills
• Computer skills with Mac-based software/hardware (preferred, not required)
• Time-management and stress-management skills
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative
• Ability to focus and maintain high performance for extended periods of time
• Dependability required- all staff needs to work as close to 40 hours a week as possible

**Additional Qualifications Preferred, but Not Required:

• Knowledge of legacy audio and video formats
• Ability to lift 50 lbs if required

** Schedule:

• First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits:

• Simple IRA matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Company Holidays

Audio Finishing Technician

If you have a passion for music, and audiovisual history, we encourage you to apply. This position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to be immersed in a resource-rich environment at a fast-growing company.

We are hiring staff at every point in their career; to those starting their careers, to those just recently out of school, all the way up to successful multiple-time grammy winners. All positions START at 20 dollars per hour, with comprehensive benefits (PTO, insurance, dental, 401k w/ matching). Those with relevant experience have the opportunity to negotiate for higher wages.

Responsibilities:

• Review audiovisual files after digitization
• Normalize files to project specifications
• Render derivatives
• Gather and log technical and process metadata
• Pass completed ingested files to Quality Control department

Education and Skills:

• BA/BS in Audio engineering, BM in Music Technology, or BA in Media or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Experience using Mac hardware preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with production staff and leadership with confidence and clarity
• Effective organizational skills
• Computer skills with word-processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail programs
• Time-management skills
• Ability to learn quickly, to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities, and to accept independence

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.

Application Instructions: Please email resume, cover letter, and contact information to the Office Manager at office.manager@georgeblood.com with “Finishing Technician” in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin immediately.

Administrative Assistant

**Responsibilities:

• Proposals: Reviewing incoming requests for proposals, filling out templates, and entering client contact information in our database, maintaining proposal lists in coordination with the President, filling out contracts and online forms (~40%)
• Marketing: Creating content for and scheduling social media posts and mass emails, writing blog posts and updating content on our website, preparing collateral for conferences, support for quarterly in-person events (~40%)
• General Administration: Ordering supplies, answering the phone, arranging and picking up catering, and making bank deposits (~20%)

**Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience
• Understanding of proposal lifecycle; previous arts-sector work
• Experience using databases to enter and locate information
• Motivated self-starter who looks for what needs doing
• A flexible and collaborative approach to working with others
• Very organized with attention to detail

**Preferred:

• Interest in audiovisual preservation and cultural heritage
• Experience in audio or video production

Application Instructions: Please email resume, cover letter, and contact information to the Office Manager at office.manager@georgeblood.com with “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin immediately.

Building Maintenance and Groundskeeper

The Building Maintenance and Groundskeeper at GBLP will ensure that the company and its staff are working in a clean and well-stocked environment. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this employee will…

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks around the building
• Weed, apply mulch, and other basic gardening tasks
• Collect and remove trash from building
• Restock cleaning and bathroom supplies
• Mop and vacuum as needed
• Assist with unloading large deliveries as needed

Education and skills:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs unaided
• Willing to become pallet jack trained and certified in the six months of hire (we cover cost)
• Comfortable on your feet for extended periods of time
• Proactive mindset; looks for what needs doing

Additional qualifications preferred, but not required:

• Experience with gardening
• Basic knowledge of carpentry

Schedule: M-F day shift, usually 8am-4pm, Benefits including medical, retirement, paid time off.

Application Instructions: Please email resume, cover letter, and contact information to the Office Manager at office.manager@georgeblood.com with “Building Maintenance and Groundskeeper” in the subject line.