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Job Opportunity: STUDIO ASSISTANT (Research & Archival)

Job Opportunity: STUDIO ASSISTANT (Research & Archival)

Compensation: $20/hr
Commitment: Part-time, hourly, pro-rated
Start date: March 15, 2018

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Brooklyn-based writer, filmmaker, and researcher with several projects in various stages of development, preproduction, production, and postproduction. These include short and feature documentary, narrative, and hybrid films, scripted serials, events, publications, and a podcast. Studio is located in East Williamsburg industrial park near Bushwick border, near the Grand / Montrose / Morgan L stops.

ABOUT THE JOB
Artist is looking to delegate select tasks in order to lead projects more effectively / efficiently, and focus on business strategy and development. These tasks do not require specialized knowledge, but they do require strong research and communication skills, a solid understanding of basic web technologies, and a high degree of media literacy. Artist will provide mentorship and professional development in additional to financial compensation.

Research & Communication
  • Email correspondence (letters of inquiry, reminders, requests)
  • Phone correspondence
  • Note taking and transcription
  • Research using search engines, databases, online archives

Documentation & Archiving
  • Manage private digital archives
  • Manage public-facing website(s)
  • Format images for web and print publication

BENEFITS & INCENTIVES
  • Remote / telecommute OK
  • Timely payment (weekly via Venmo)
  • Transparent and respectful communication
  • Work during standard business hours only
  • Weekly mentorship sessions with the artist
  • Critical feedback on your personal practice
  • Highly professional standards and attitude

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Punctual
  • Organized
  • Reliable
  • Confident
  • Curious
  • Thorough
  • Flawless grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Excellent phone and email etiquette
  • Good listening skills

If interested, please read and follow these directions in their entirety:

Send an email with the subject heading “STUDIO ASSISTANT // Research & Archival”  to gragasin@weirdseeds.xyz and include the following:

  • A brief summary (1-3 paragraphs) of your employment and educational background, professional goals, and why the job interests you.
  • A PDF attachment of your CV or resume
  • Your full name, email address, and phone number

*You may include links to your website, LinkedIn, social media, etc. but these are not required.

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