About DC Thomson:
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best-loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
About the Role:
We currently have an exciting vacancy for someone who is as passionate about our history as we are.
We are seeking to recruit an Archive Assistant to work with our photographic collection based in the Aberdeen Central Library. Working as part of a small team, you will play a key role in helping both internal and external users make use of the photographic and newspaper archive collections, while also supporting editorial content across our newspapers.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Responding to enquiries from DC Thomson staff and the public
Making records available to users in appropriate formats e.g., hard copy, digital surrogates via scanning, etc. in response to enquiries
Helping and supervising visitors in using archives
Assisting with the processing of archives through cataloguing, indexing and inputting information into databases
The Ideal Candidate:
Applicants should have a good standard of education and excellent attention to detail. It is essential that you have strong IT skills including familiarity with basic image editing. Experience of undertaking research and using archive materials would be an advantage.
Job Description_Archive Assistant_Aberdeen 2024.docx
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter explaining how you fulfil the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience of the job specification.
Benefits
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week, mainly from Aberdeen Central Library with occasional working from our Marischal Square Office. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, Onsite Staff Gym, excellent Pension Scheme, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 3rd December 2024.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
