Graduate Digital Asset Management Intern

Description

HGA is an interdisciplinary design firm committed to making a positive, lasting impact for our clients and communities through holistic, research-based solutions. Our instinct to integrate design with advanced engineering, research, and equitable practices yields sophisticated, sustainable, and human-centered responses to the profound challenges of our time.

As a national leader in our industry, we’ve been recognized not only for the design of our buildings but also for the power of our ideas. We are looking for a digital pro who can translate both into smart, engaging, high-performing content. The location of this position is flexible and this candidate will be able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

The Digital Asset Management Intern will…

• Catalog system assets using best practices for describing records
• Follow metadata standards, adhere to language/formatting guidelines and use controlled vocabularies
• Clean, transform, and reconcile data using spreadsheet or other data tools
• Perform quality control for records
• Assist in the development of DAM system user tutorials and documentation
• Help onboard and train new users

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate-level MSIS or MLIS program
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Any experience cataloging records in an academic, library, or archives setting preferred
• Interest in digital asset management, metadata standards, databases, and rights management
• Knowledge of Dublin Core, XMP, IPTC, VRA, and Getty AAT metadata standards a plus
• Familiarity with data governance principles and rights management