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Film Rights & Clearance Support-Serve as internal reference archivist for FRONTLINE staff in need of audiovisual research and rights/clearances support-Advise on the licensing and use of third-party material in FRONTLINE films-Support general counsel and special counsel on internal cases of fair use, copyright, and risk management with regards to the use of third-party material in FRONTLINE filmsFile-Based Media Management -Coordinate the successful transfer of all file-based media to WGBH - including photographs, audio recordings, contracts, and video footage - from various productions stationed globally -Transfer media to WGBH Media Library and Archives-Field video footage requests from productions/request from WGBH Media Library & Archives Database Management-Distribute, groom, and manage all production deliverables and databases-Groom all production deliverables, including PBS music cue sheets and summary reports-Track all web-based content, including YouTube short-form films, in the cloud and via WGBH’s Production Information Management system (PIM)-Train all Production Assistants in the deliverables processPreservation and Legacy Management-Develop new processes to streamline the influx of file-based media that make up all FRONTLINE content on a variety of web-based platforms-Strategize new ways for capturing all pertinent records related to the development and impact of FRONTLINE programming-Collaborate with editors, accountants, attorneys, and information management professionals to find commonalities in workflow and enhance overall performance and information management across departmentsTalent Tracking and ManagementOversee the handling of FRONTLINE talent contracts, payments, and correspondence including American Federation of Musicians, Writers Guild of America, and SAG-AFTRA.-Draft and submit agreements to all talent-Manage payments for all on and off-camera talent-Track and oversee talent residual compensations

File-Based Media Management -Coordinate the successful transfer of all file-based media to WGBH - including photographs, audio recordings, and video footage - from various productions stationed globally -Transfer media to WGBH Media Library and Archives-Field video footage requests from productions/request from WGBH Media Library and Archives Database Management-Distribute, groom, and manage all production deliverables and databases-Groom all production deliverables, including PBS music cue sheets and summary reports-Track all web-based content, including YouTube short-form films, in the cloud and via WGBH’s Production Information Management system (PIM)-Train all Production Assistants in the deliverables processPreservation and Legacy Management-Develop new processes to streamline the influx of file-based media that make up all FRONTLINE content on a variety of web-based platforms-Strategize new ways for capturing all pertinent records related to the development and impact of FRONTLINE programming-Collaborate with editors, accountants, attorneys, and information management professionals to find commonalities in workflow and enhance overall performance and information management across departmentsTalent Tracking and ManagementOversee the handling of FRONTLINE talent contracts, payments, and correspondence including American Federation of Musicians, Writers Guild of America, and SAG-AFTRA.-Draft and submit agreements to all talent-Manage payments for all on and off-camera talent-Track and oversee talent residual compensations

The New England Media & Memory Coalition (NEMMC) is a regional organization dedicated to fostering discussion and promoting a better understanding of how media and digital and analog technologies intersect with and relate to memory, identity, nostalgia, and senses of place. NEMMC supports and is represented by myriad professions including but not limited to archives, A/V and moving-image conservation, cultural informatics, art, and information science.

-Conduct primary and secondary research, interviews, and post-production for films including photograph correction, audiovisual editing, travel arrangements, and management of related itineraries. -Manage diverse populations of interviewees, talent agents, actors, and general public, often in time sensitive situations and in challenging environments.

Simmons College student internship that lead to a part-time, project-based position in May 2013.-Appraise, organize, rehouse, digitize, and promote access to manuscript and audiovisual collections of ethnographic filmmaker and visual studies educator Robert Gardner (1925- ). Appraise correspondence, photographs, publications, press materials, and audiovisual media related to his filmography.-Respond to reference inquiries from collection donor and researchers-Manage database records by migrating Robert Gardner collection information from FileMaker Pro software to XML-supported programs for data cleanup.-Scan, preserve, catalog and, when necessary, manipulate collection photographs using Adobe PhotoShop and other digitization software.-Create DACS-compatible finding aids in EAD using Oxygen for ingest into Harvard’s Online Archival Search Information System (OASIS).-Provide in-depth collection descriptions using archival standards such as MARC, LCSH, and LCNAF.

Mellon Foundation funded project in the Media Library and Archive for WGBH catalog records for moving image and sound materials using Dublin Core metadata standards, LCSH, and LCNAF to improve public access to records.-Perform extensive research on modern technology and nostalgia including current issues of the digital curation-Produce written article for future publication on technology, nostalgia, and preservation as they relate to archives and preservation management.

Manage the professional career of New England Conservatory musician and oversee the on-going maintenance of his archive collection-Appraise, process, digitize, and preserve the personal papers of Professor Ran Blake (1935-) including photographs, audiovisual media, correspondence, press materials, and additional documents for submission to the New England Conservatory Archives.-Ensure proper storage of physical and born-digital collections in the Archives.-Manage digital filing system for Ran Blake teaching files including class syllabi, student papers, and related-audiovisual media.-Design outreach and promotional programs for Ran Blake’s musical career through website development and creation of event posters and advertisements in Adobe Photoshop.-Review performance proposals, record contracts, course syllabi, and all administrative correspondence.-Hire and train new staff as necessary.-Manage accounts and budgets for Ran Blake including sales, contracts, employee payments, and weekly studio and household bills.

Processed and responded to internal reference questions related to documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials associated with JWA documentary film production.-Appraised, arranged, and described materials from documentary film, Making Trouble (2007) including photographs, moving image and sound media, paper documentation, and born digital materials. -Provided formal recommendations to Director and Board of Trustees for retention, organization, and preservation of collection materials.-Researched rights of copyrighted audiovisual materials, license agreements, and permissions for photographs, and implemented records management protocols for retaining, using, and disposing of materials when necessary.-Collaborated with IT staff on issues of digital asset recovery and migration of analog materials to digital platforms for long-term preservation and access.

-Inventoried, cataloged, and rehoused film collection for local Maine news broadcasting collection on 3/4-inch, VHS, and Betamax tapes.-Acquired basic skills in temperature and climate control systems for audiovisual materials.-Utilized metadata standards to describe collection contents in NHF catalog system.

-Managed scheduling of weekly events for children's music program.-Scheduled musical artists.-Assisted in maintaining monthly event calendar.