Metadata & Systems Technician (PH)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10082284 Location Glendale, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Apr. 08, 2024Job Summary:
Metadata & Systems Technician (PH)
Recognizing the unique and enduring creative legacy started by Walt Disney, the Walt Disney Archives was established in 1970 to collect, preserve and make available for research the historical materials relating to Walt and the company he founded.
As the Walt Disney Archives grows and expands its services, collections, programs, and outreach, to both internal and external clients and employees companywide, the department is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, motivated professional eager to join their team.
The qualified candidate must be able to perform vital data curation projects and efforts for Walt Disney Archives’ Collections Management System and Digital Asset Management systems. This individual will carry out data profiling, integration, augmentation, matching and standardization processes to support efficient record creation, effective searching, and relational linking of records. This role will support overall data efforts and will be involved in conversations and assessments of data strategy and practices for the Walt Disney Archives.
The role also includes assisting in the ingest of digital files into the Digital Asset Management system and QC of digital content. Working with controlled vocabulary in various systems by adding / modifying / removing terms via research to make data improvements. Helping to maintain media on our servers once it is received by metadata for processing. Cleaning storage to make room for incoming media.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Perform descriptive cataloging, subject indexing, and authority control using a relational database and apply metadata to records across all asset types.
Perform quality control checks on existing records and newly ingested records to ensure appropriate metadata usage.
Ingest of digital files into Digital Asset Management Systems and adhere to data governance standards and procedures established for the Walt Disney Archive and provide suggestions for continued evolution of standards and procedures.
Provide data management support for database systems and Applies knowledge to evaluate, edit, aggregate, enhance, transform, and disseminate existing metadata of advanced complexity based on established Walt Disney Archive metadata policy.
Adhere to data governance standards and procedures established for the Walt Disney Archive and provide suggestions for continued evolution of standards and procedures.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working with collections management and or digital asset management systems.
Previous experience with relational databases preferred.
Knowledge of current library, archival, and museum metadata standards, such as EAD, Dublin Core, VRA Core, PB Core, CIDOC-CRM, and other emerging standards.
Familiarity with controlled vocabularies such as Library of Congress Subject Headings, Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, Getty Art & Architect Thesaurus and Nomenclature.info.
Familiarity with film and television industries; Knowledge of cinema history.
Experience with database structures and data management.
Familiarity and knowledge of The Walt Disney Company, and its associated brands and affiliates, both past and present, a plus.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to problem-solve and manage various projects simultaneously and successfully.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $47,900 - $64,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.