Media Preservation Internship

Emory Libraries Preservation Department offers a paid Media Preservation internship, focused on preserving and digitizing Emory Libraries audiovisual collections. Individuals from underrepresented communities who have a demonstrated interest in audiovisual preservation are encouraged to apply. Applicants may be: pre-graduate students pursuing training opportunities to learn and develop audiovisual preservation skills; current students in a media archiving, preservation, or equivalent graduate program; or recent graduates of such programs seeking to build and expand their skills.

Under the supervision of the Media Preservation staff, the successful applicant will have opportunities to develop skills in decision-making, focused on practical techniques by performing hands-on audiovisual conservation work and digitizing library materials. The intern will gain experience working with a variety of audio, video, and film formats, as well as workflows for preservation of born-digital material and description of audiovisual collections. The intern will gain exposure to the wider professional community through connections with staff and collections in nearby organizations, media archives, and libraries.

Pre-Program Internship This internship will provide hands-on training in audiovisual conservation and digitization, a better understanding of the media preservation profession, and practical experience for graduate school applications. The candidate will work with Emory Libraries collection material and develop preservation skills for application to graduate school.

Graduate Internship This internship will broaden and deepen skills in audiovisual preservation, better preparing the intern for the professional field. The intern will perform conservation work and digitization, learn from experienced colleagues, and participate in Media Preservation operations. Based on applicant interest, this may include a research project. Current students and recent media preservation program graduates will gain relevant experience through work with Emory Libraries collection material.

Program Dates: June 2 – August 1, 2025 (some flexibility available in regard to program dates)

Hourly Pay: $18.50/hour for up to 10 weeks at 40 hours per week

Housing: Paid Emory on-campus housing may be available to those residing outside of the Atlanta metro area.

Professional Development: Limited funding may be available to support approved professional development opportunities like workshop attendance, conference participation, or professional organization membership fees.

Candidates will:

• Identify as a person from an underrepresented community

• Have a demonstrated interest in media preservation

• Be currently enrolled or have completed an undergraduate degree.

• Be currently enrolled or recently completed a graduate degree from a media preservation program or equivalent.

• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Reside in Atlanta, GA, for the duration of the program. We cannot offer the program virtually.

Interested Applicants will apply with the following:

Resume/CV

Cover letter

• Specify desired level of internship
• Describe your interest in media preservation
• Explain what you hope to learn and/or gain from participating in this internship
• Indicate a need for provided paid housing (may be a phrase at the end of the cover letter)

Graduate applicants must include three to five examples of previous media archives or preservation related projects (coursework projects may be submitted) Include contact information for three references from current or previous mentors, professors, or employers

Submit as a single PDF to Nina Rao at [email protected]

Applications deadline: January 21, 2025

Candidates will be notified by February 28, 2025