Video Archive Coordinator, CUTV, Montreal, QC

Location: Montreal, QC
Compensation: $25/hr for 25 hours a week

The video archive coordinator will be responsible for leading the video archive digitization and dissemination project of the CUTV video archive, which contains videos from 1969 to present. The role involves reviewing and organizing physical video media and digital video files from CUTV’s archives, assisting in the digitization process, and cataloguing and managing the CUTV archives. The video archivist will also communicate with the CUTV and Concordia Archives teams, create archive workflows and manage archive volunteers and student assistants, and create promotional materials surrounding the archive.

The video archive coordinator will receive training in archive management and best practices, and experience in the field of digital archiving. The video archive coordinator will report to the community engagement coordinator and executive director at CUTV, and work closely with the digital archivist at Concordia’s Archives.

Community University Television (CUTV) is based on Concordia University’s downtown campus. We are an independent media organization that focuses on grassroots journalism and covering under-reported issues in the Concordia and Montreal community. We also assist students and Montrealers in making video content, and have an AV equipment lending library, studio rentals, and many other resources to assist in video production.

Position Start Date: June 24, 2025
Position End Date: May 31, 2026
Rate: $25/hr for 25 hrs a week

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of, and experience in archival standards, video formats and digital media.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to manage teams, delegate, and communicate.
• Proficient in English, oral and written, with strong communication skills.
• Responsibilities:
• Organizing and classifying physical media for digitization;
• Cataloguing digital files in a clear and consistent manner;
• Ensuring the proper storage and backup of digital files;
• Creating reports highlighting videos of interest from the archives;
• Designing and maintaining an orderly and accessible archive system;
• Planning an event to celebrate and promote the launch of the archive system.

Assets:

• Post secondary education in archival and/or library studies, museum studies, history or
• other related fields.
• Experience with digital archival systems (AtoM and Archivematica) and archival
• metadata standards (RAD and OAIS).
• Experience in web design and online archives.
• Proficiency in French, oral and written.
• Enthusiasm for history, culture, activism, journalism and media arts

Workplace:

CUTV’s offices are on the fourth floor, and are accessible only via stairs. Employees typically do some of their work from home/out of the office. Computers are available for use in-office, but employees are expected to furnish their own computers for work completed outside the office.
This position will be hybrid; the majority of work will be conducted at the Concordia Archives in the Faubourg Building (wheelchair accessible), some work will be done at CUTV, and other work can be done from home.

To apply:
Email your CV and a cover letter to jobs@cutvmontreal.org.
Deadline for applications: June 22, 2025 9pm ET