Media Content Archiving Expert (...
Muscat, Oman
Media Content Archiving Expert (for inventory and analysis)
Muscat, OmanPosted 1 day ago1 open position
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Job Description
- Develop and implement content archiving strategies and inventory systems for multimedia assets (video, audio, broadcast, social media, etc.).
- Maintain and optimize digital asset management (DAM) systems to support seamless cataloging, tagging, and retrieval of content.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of archived materials.
- Classify media content using appropriate metadata frameworks and international archiving standards.
- Support analytical efforts by extracting and organizing archived content for research, reporting, or public communication.
- Collaborate with content creators, media analysts, IT, and legal teams to ensure proper storage, ownership, and usage rights.
- Provide insights and reports on content utilization trends, gaps, and opportunities.
- Ensure the long-term preservation and digitization of legacy media archives.
- Monitor advancements in media archiving technologies and recommend relevant upgrades or practices.
- Train and guide junior staff on archiving tools, practices, and compliance procedures.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Media, Library Science, Information Management, Archiving, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in media archiving, digital asset management, or broadcast content inventory.
- Strong knowledge of media formats, metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, IPTC), and cataloging techniques.
- Proficiency in Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms or content management systems.
- Familiarity with audiovisual restoration and digitization techniques.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a high-paced environment.
- Arabic and English fluency (written and spoken) is required.
- Experience working within a government or national media organization.
- Understanding of copyright, content rights management, and media regulatory policies.
- Certification in archival science, digital preservation, or related disciplines is a plus.
