Archivist (Radio Broadcasting)
Archivist
Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero
Christchurch based
Sound Archives/Ngā Taonga Kōrero (SANTK) plays a pivotal role in preserving and providing access to an aural history of New Zealand. This small, supportive team is dedicated to working with the most significant collection of radio broadcasts from stations all over the country.
The Accessions Archivist is responsible for the future shape of the collection, through identifying significant recordings that will show the full diversity of material broadcast in New Zealand by all networks and stations, whether commercial, public, iwi, access, student or other forms of broadcast providers. This involves managing incoming recordings and associated documentation, and liaising with broadcasters and donors.
- Are you passionate about radio?
- Able to look to the future while applying context gained from your well-rounded knowledge of both current and historic events?
- Comfortable working with audio technology?
- If you also have solid archival judgement, ideally augmented by a tertiary qualification specialising in journalism, broadcasting, libraries or museums, we would love to hear from you.
For a position description and application form please contact Human Resources by e-mail on hr@radionz.co.nz.
Applications close: 9 April 2010
This position is being re-advertised - previous applicants will be considered and do not need to reapply.
A passion for radio
Sound knowledge of current and historic events
Archival judgement
Comfortable with audio technology
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Radio New ZealandRadio New Zealand broadcasts over three nationwide networks; Radio New Zealand National, Radio New Zealand Concert and the AM network which relays Parliamentary proceedings. Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) is our overseas shortwave service, broadcasting to the South Pacific and beyond, while Radio New Zealand News provides comprehensive, up-to-the-minute news and current affairs information.
