Librarian

at Nation Media Group
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted December 19, 2024
Category Journalism
IT / Information Technology
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
This role involves cataloguing, classifying, organizing, retrieving, and maintaining media files while ensuring smooth and efficient  library operations. The Librarian plays a vital role in enabling content accessibility for production, editorial, and other key teams

Main Responsibilities:
• Cataloguing, Classification and archiving digital and physical media assets, including videos, audio files, and scripts.
• Ensure media files are accurately tagged with metadata for easy identification and retrieval.
• Respond promptly to content requests from internal teams, such as producers, reporters, editors, and sales team.
• Support the Research Lead in managing the Digital Asset Management system (DAM)
• Upload, organize, and update digital assets in the system as directed.
• Maintain a database for comprehensive storage, archiving of material and easy identification and retrieval of physical records.
• Provide first-level assistance to staff accessing the DAM system.

• Help implement preservation practices to protect physical and digital media assets.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and copyright regulations under the Research Lead’s guidance.
• Support research efforts for historical or archived content.
• Compile reports or lists of requested content as needed.
• Stay updated on library trends and technologies to support the team’s efficiency
Job Requirement

Qualifications and Experience:
• Academic: University Degree in  Library and Information science/Records and Archives or any related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional: Diploma in Information systems
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a library, media, or content management role. Familiarity with linear TV workflows and digital content systems is preferred.

Core Competencies
• Strong organizational & multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in media tagging and retrieval.
• Excellent classification and cataloging skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must be able to work in a fast and busy environment.
• Possess vast knowledge of records management practices and Library operations.

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