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The Media Archivist reports to the Head of Creative and Digital Media and will work closely with Gallery Artists, Sales Directors, and Communications Department. The primary responsibility of the Media Archivist is the organization and upkeep of the gallery’s digital content within the gallery’s archive and inventory database. They will be responsible for managing the gallery’s website and will work across departments to frame the presentation of the gallery to the general public.
Status: Full-Time/Permanent/Salaried
Responsibilities
Overseeing photography for both gallery locations, scheduling and directing photographers, and budgeting.
Overseeing photography needs for gallery off site, including art fairs, museum exhibitions, artist portraits, etc.
In-house photography editing and resizing images for high resolution and email distribution
In-house Photoshop: rendering scale installations, framing examples and scale model print-outs
Maintain and update gallery’s archive of images, film, and exhibition material on shared server
Maintain images of all artwork records in Artbase
Manage the gallery website, keeping exhibition history and documentation updated, and making design changes to keep platform current
Organize and facilitate e-blasts, announcements, and newsletters
Fulfill all image requests, including press, collectors, social media, and internal requests
Produce video walkthroughs and content for exhibitions, artworks, and fairs
Releasing photo files, credits, and courtesy lines to press contacts in coordination with Communications Department
Manage reproduction requests
Maintain image archive on database with all proper caption and credit information
Monitor and archive google alerts and print reproductions
Manage publication and ephemera library on site
Assist with IT needs as needed
Requirements
1-2 years experience at a museum or gallery is preferred
Proficiency in ArtBase Collections Management Software, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML
Expertise in Digital and Analog photography and printing and photo editing
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter in a single PDF format to William@Petzel.com
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Posted on April 1