Visual Media Specialist
Working at Cargill is an
opportunity to thrive—a place to develop your career to the fullest while
engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You
will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a
purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where
you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most
talented people in your field. With nearly 150 years of experience Cargill
provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to
the world. We have 143,000 employees in 67 countries who are committed to
feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and
improving the communities where we live and work. Learn more at www.cargill.com.
Position Overview
This position is temporary and expected to be 15 months
long - October 2014
The Visual Media Specialist will digitize original
photographs, documents, artifacts, and videos, as well as assist in organizing
headquarters’ art collection, in preparation for Cargill’s 150th Year
Anniversary in 2015.
Principal Accountabilities:
- 40%: Prepare and organize archival originals in consultation with Archives’ staff, enter relevant metadata in databases, retrieve and return originals
- 40%: Digitize originals using flatbed scanners, film scanners, digital SLRs, and analog to digital video converters, conduct post production editing of still scans, provide reference to digitized images as needed.
- 20%: Tag headquarters artwork with RFID labels, update database, and perform data quality control.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Solid working knowledge of visual media software (Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Acrobat) and hardware (digital cameras, scanners, video players)
- Understanding of database concepts and metadata. Familiarity with archival handling of artwork and photographic material
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Archival/curatorial/museum coursework or experience desired
- 1 year experience in managing or using a digital asset management system that holds photography and online video assets
- Broad understanding of technologies supporting conversion of analog still image and video to digital formats
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
protected veteran status, or disability status.
Job
Communications
Primary Location
US-MN-Wayzata
Schedule
Full-time
Job Type
Standard
Shift
Day Job
For more information:
Visual Media Specialist-WAY04662
