Archive Manager – Temporary

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Verify the authenticity of user-generated content, screening for videos that have been manipulated using AI or other technologies.

• Independently recognize issues related to fair use, copyright, consent, and other editorial standards while proactively finding solutions to resolve these challenges.

• Provide education to production teams and other staff on legal and editorial guidelines concerning visuals.

• Supervise teams of researchers, fact-checkers, and archival producers across various projects to ensure adherence to guidelines and meet critical deadlines.

• Act as the lead visual editor for new assets across various platforms, including digital-first productions.

• Serve as the in-house archival producer for special projects that lack experienced archival leadership or have limited staffing, ensuring compliance with editorial standards and deadlines.

• Conduct archival research and evaluate editorial, legal, and ethical issues related to archival materials in current affairs documentaries.

• Oversee the legal review process of FRONTLINE’s visual content, collaborating with production teams, FRONTLINE’s Senior Special Counsel, and the senior editorial team on matters of fair use, copyright, consents, and blurring.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience as an archival researcher or producer in documentary journalism projects.

• A Master’s degree in journalism, library science, or a related field.

• Exceptional editorial judgement and a comprehensive understanding of PBS and FRONTLINE’s journalistic guidelines.

• Experience in ensuring that archival and third-party materials comply with copyright, fair use, and intellectual property laws.

• Stay updated on evolving technologies that affect the authenticity of visual materials.

• Capability to work independently while assigning and managing teams across projects to meet competing deadlines.

• A proven record of licensing archival materials and making fair use claims.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced journalism environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities based on news developments or breaking news.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management abilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours and remote working opportunities.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.