Digital Archivist

Job Summary

The Digital Archivist will serve as a subject matter expert in records management and archival practices. In this remote role, you will train AI systems to ensure accurate understanding of archival principles, historical materials, and digital preservation techniques. Your expertise will shape the future of AI-powered archival research and digital content management.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and provide expert feedback to AI models on archival content.
• Appraise, organize, and direct preservation of valuable records.
• Collaborate with teams to define data labeling, annotation, and curation requirements.
• Conduct research on archival methodologies and best practices.
• Curate and structure digital archival materials for AI development.
• Document training processes and provide workflow recommendations.
• Ensure AI models maintain accuracy, authenticity, and context.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Archivist or Records Manager.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in appraising and preserving historical documents.
• Knowledge of digital archiving standards and metadata schemas.
• Comfortable with remote work and digital collaboration platforms.
• Analytical mindset focused on accurate data management.
• Interest in AI, machine learning, or digital transformation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI training, data annotation, or digital content management.
• Advanced degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, History, or a related field.
• Experience researching archival materials or managing research-based collections.

Key skills/competency

• archival
• records management
• digital preservation
• AI training
• data annotation
• metadata
• research
• curation
• collaboration
• communication