Audiovisual Archivist

Audiovisual Archivist

Asymmetry Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
London
  • Part time
  • Under £10K

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

–– Contract type: Freelance –– Project fee: £150 per day –– Commitment: working 10am-6pm, 2-4 days per week, over 2-4 months, depending on availability. –– Location: Office based due to offline media access – Asymmetry HQ, 102a Albion Drive, London E8 4LY. –– Start Date: Spring 2026

Job Description

Asymmetry is seeking a part time freelance Audiovisual Archivist to organise and catalogue a documentary media collection focused on Chinese contemporary art. Working on a project-basis, the specialist will help bring structure, clarity, and accessibility to a large set of audiovisual interviews recorded in both English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese). The role is practical, detail oriented, and ideal for someone comfortable with hands on media handling, cataloguing, and documentation.

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL

-- Experience with audiovisual archiving, media cataloguing, or digital asset management.
-- Knowledge of metadata standards and basic digital preservation practices.
-- Fluency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese).
-- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

-- DESIRABLE

-- Familiarity with Chinese or Sinophone contemporary art and artists, to support accurate contextualisation of interviews and meaningful metadata.
-- Experience working in arts, cultural, or small team environments.

Job Responsibilities

-- Conduct an inventory and technical review of all media files in the collection.
-- Organise, label, and catalogue audiovisual materials using clear and consistent metadata.
-- Create a simple, searchable overview of interviews, contributors, and key themes.
-- Provide bilingual (English-Chinese) descriptions where needed to support identification and context.
-- Advise on digital preservation, storage, and future access workflows
-- Produce concise reports and recommendations as the project progresses, including a final report.

Useful Links

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Audiovisual Archivist
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    London
    | view on Google Maps

Job: Audiovisual Archivist

Job: Audiovisual Archivist

Organisation: Asymmetry

Postcode: E8 4LY

How to Apply

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please send your personal statement (500 words max.) and CV in a single PDF to Jiaying Kou, Programmes & Publications Lead, [email protected] with the job title and your name as subject line. Submission deadline midnight 6 April 2026.