Archivist

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The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

Job Title: Archivist

Job Summary:

This role will be contributing to the establishment and development of an internal TPCi Company Archive and Museum. This role will work with the TCG Product team’s Game Data Librarian to conduct large-scale inventories, write policy, process, catalog, preserve, and other duties that will establish and develop the company’s first internal archive from the ground up.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Support the teams responsible for the construction of the internal physical repository with knowledge of archival standards and best practices.
• Assessment and selection of digital repositories and database software in conjunction with archival best practices and company needs.
• Establish policies, procedures, and descriptive metadata schema for use in the archives.
• Accession, appraisal, and processing of object and record collections in multiple formats and ensuring access to those archival holdings.
• Preservation and storage of archival holdings in repository.
• Support day-to-day work by providing reference services to internal employees and collaborate with other teams on special projects.
• Manage retention, lifecycle, and logistics of TCG samples.
• Assist with digitization of holdings and integration of archives database with other internal company tools.
• Maintain security and safety of physical and digital repositories.

What you’ll bring

• Three (3) to four (4) years of related professional experience.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Experience in establishing and/or developing corporate or business archives.
• Experience in writing archives management policies such as collecting policies, mandates, retention schedules, and other process documentation for a corporate or business archive.
• Experience in conducting inventories/surveys, archival processing, and acquisitions in a business or corporate setting.
• Experience in vetting and establishing software for use in archival description and internal employee access/research.
• Database integration or linked data experience preferred.
• Understanding of TPCi games and brand. Knowledge of trading card games.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments, balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to improve functionality or best practices.
• Ability to plan and establish policies with long-term goals in mind.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, Archives Management, Information Management, or related field of study, preferred.

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An employee first culture
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs
• Base salary range: 77000.00 - 118000.00 $. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. It is common for TPCi to start employees below the midpoint of the range. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates qualifications and experience uniquely.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
• Generous paid family leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
• UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuter benefit
• LinkedIn learning
• Comprehensive relocation package
• Hybrid work environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

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