Job Description
Job Description
Media Archiving Technician
Location: Newton, MA
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(May be the opportunity for a 2nd shift in the near future)
Position Overview
Ardent Staffing Solutions is seeking dependable, detail-oriented individuals for a Media Production Technician opportunity in Newton, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technology, photography, media, or archival materials in a clean, professional production environment.
In this role, you will help preserve priceless family memories by converting a variety of legacy media formats into digital files. Successful candidates are organized, reliable, and take pride in producing high-quality work while meeting daily production goals.
Responsibilities
- Digitize a variety of media formats, including:
-
- VHS tapes
- MiniDV
- Vinyl records
- Reel-to-reel audio
- 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film
- Slides
- Photo albums and photographs
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of digitized media to ensure it meets company standards.
- Perform basic editing and refinement of digital files when needed.
- Accurately track production and completed work using computer software.
- Meet daily productivity and quality goals.
- Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
- Handle customers' irreplaceable media with care and professionalism.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working with computers and basic Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new processes.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable transportation and excellent attendance.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Previous experience with photography, media production, electronics, or digital imaging is a plus, but not required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift 25–45 pounds.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Comfortable working around older media that may contain dust, mold, or mildew.
- Good vision and attention to detail for inspecting film, photos, audio, and video during the digitization process.
Why Apply?
- Full-time, first-shift schedule.
- Clean, climate-controlled work environment.
- Meaningful work preserving cherished family memories.
- Hands-on training provided.
- Opportunity to develop technical skills in digital media production.
\nCompany Description
Ardent Staffing Solutions is a Massachusetts based temporary and permanent placement staffing agency specialized in skilled manufacturing, engineering, and administrative placements. We are relentlessly focused on our candidates with meaningful employment. Our friendly and helpful recruiters pride themselves on their ability to offer valuable support, advice and insight to give our candidates the best shot at landing the job! Check us out www.ardent-staffing.com
Company Description
Ardent Staffing Solutions is a Massachusetts based temporary and permanent placement staffing agency specialized in skilled manufacturing, engineering, and administrative placements. We are relentlessly focused on our candidates with meaningful employment. Our friendly and helpful recruiters pride themselves on their ability to offer valuable support, advice and insight to give our candidates the best shot at landing the job! Check us out www.ardent-staffing.com