Manager, Media Collections

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Manage the Avery Fisher Center for Music & Media media collections lifecycle, from acquisitions to processing .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing media collections, including acquisitions, processing, and maintenance, while effectively supervising staff and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing online library catalogs and research resources relevant to audio and video collections.

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Media Collections ManagementStaff SupervisionOnline Library CatalogsCollection DevelopmentCopyright Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Media ProcessingCollection AdministrationSpreadsheet ApplicationsDatabase ApplicationsMARC Format Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Library CatalogsResearch Resources

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Media Collections LifecyclePreservation KnowledgeConservation KnowledgeFilm Industry KnowledgeAcademic Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Avery Fisher Center for Music & Media media collections lifecycle, from acquisitions to processing
Oversee maintenance of existing media collections
Manage processes and workflows supporting the Avery Fisher Center's collections mission under the direction of the Head of the AFC
Assist in developing and implementing Division of Libraries Collections and Content Strategy media collection projects and goals
Supervise union staff and student employees on acquisitions, materials processing, and collections maintenance projects and workflows
Communicate and work with collaborators in CCS, KARMS, and Preservation
Work with external stakeholders, including users, vendors, and other professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years related library or media center experience or an equivalent combination
Experience in staff supervision
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and general patrons
Understanding and effective use of online library catalogs and other research resources pertinent to video and audio collections
Familiarity with standard office computing
Experience with spreadsheet and database applications
Preferred: Master's Degree
Preferred: 2+ years library experience with public services, collection development, and collection administration, including physical processing of library materials
Preferred: Master's degree in film, music, or a related discipline
Preferred: Ability to manage cross-departmental projects and communication
Preferred: General knowledge of copyright issues pertaining to media resources
Preferred: Preservation and conservation knowledge pertaining to media materials
Preferred: Knowledge of MARC format
Preferred: Knowledge of the film and recording industry as it affects the availability of video and music for purchase and use in an academic environment
Preferred: Knowledge of current and developing technologies in recorded media

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote work classification: 60% to 80% onsite
Base salary of USD $72,000.00 to $88,000.00 per year
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