Supervisor, Archives

Warner Bros. Discovery•Burbank, CA

About The Position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Your Role The Supervisor, Archives is expected to manage large-scale projects working with digital or physical assets at the direction of the Sr. Manager, Archives. These projects may require them to lead a team or work independently, with little to no direct supervision. Managing these projects would include scoping out and then procuring the necessary resources to successfully complete these projects on time, including but not limited to budgeting (capex and opex), staffing (internal or vendors), and acquiring support from upper management for their projects through pitch decks, presentations, etc. The Supervisor, Archives must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong foundation in archival processing and cataloging theory and practice acquired from education or equivalent experience, and the proven ability to lead and inspire teams.

Requirements

3 yrs minimum of supervisory experience overseeing a team and experience working with physical and digital archival collections in a Corporate, Archival, or library setting.
Experience using wide range of databases, including collection management systems, digital asset management systems, records management systems, etc.
Experience writing SOPs, RFPs, policies, and other documentation to support best archival practices
Experience evaluating new systems tools as parts of POCs, as well as helping onboard new workflows and tools
Working knowledge of current archival cataloging and descriptive standards
Working knowledge of current preservation standards (digital and physical) for archives collections
Experience working with digital assets, including transformation and management software
Knowledge of film & television history, production design, art history, costume design, and entertainment media
Knowledge of Warner Bros., New Line, HBO, TBS, and Discovery Original Programming, character names, artists, and performers
Excellent written and oral communication skills with vendors, partners, and staff
Self-starter with demonstrated initiative, ability to work independently and in groups, and ability to prioritize complex tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Ability to embrace change and adapt to new processes and procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Masters in Library Science, Archives Science, Museum Studies, or related experience in an archives or museum, preferred

Responsibilities

Train or supervise archivists working on cataloging, digitization, processing, or other kinds of projects that require direct handling of unique primary sources, both digital and physical.
Lead or assist in the development, budgeting, resource procurement, implementation, and oversight of Archives’ cataloging, digitization, preservation, and auditing projects.
Lead or assist in the writing of standard operating procedures, policies, RFPs (requests for proposals), SOWs (statement/scope of work)
Provide material support to Sr. Manager, Archives in systems evaluations, metadata remediation efforts, cataloging normalization, and reporting on metrics for KPIs.