DAMS Assistant

DAMS Assistant At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we are dedicated to making a difference. We are an inclusive & welcoming museum that encourages creativity, embraces innovation, and creates a culture of belonging. We recognize that exceptional candidates may not meet every listed qualification. If this role aligns with your experience and passions, we highly encourage you to apply. The DAMS Assistant will support the ongoing management of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). Under the mentorship of the Rock Hall's Digital Asset Manager, this position offers opportunities to address the unique challenges of managing diverse digital assets; exposure to the Museum's rich collections chronicling the history of rock & roll and popular music; hands-on experience working in database systems; and engagement with staff across divisions for a wide range of professional experiences. Job Responsibilities & Duties Improve asset discoverability through enhanced descriptive metadata Provide user support and training Maintain and update the DAMS knowledgebase Participates in cross-departmental meetings and collaborative projects Stakeholders of any discrepancies. Possible Projects Work with staff across divisions on ingesting department records and creating associated metadata and rights information Connect assets between the DAMS and Collections Management SystemLink related assets, such as performance photography and video recordings, to their legal performance releases Clean up data and create metadata for legacy assets Duties include but may not be limited to the above Job Requirements & Qualifications Experience using asset or collections management software OrangeDAM or Axiell Collections is a plus Familiarity with creating descriptive metadata following established metadata standards Understanding of copyright and intellectual property rights Knowledge of digital preservation concepts, standards, and best practices Understanding of archival arrangement and description Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Willingness to collaborate with Rock Hall staff from across divisions Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Experience Hands-on experience with digitization and born-digital capture Familiarity with creating, capturing, and managing audio-visual materials Experience creating training materials and technical documentation in multiple formats Historical knowledge of and passion for rock & roll and related music genres Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, or Premiere

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