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At History Factory, you won’t find big machines cranking out widgets and gadgets. Instead, you’ll work with smart, fascinating people doing interesting and unusual work–collecting, organizing and archiving materials found deep within a company’s history. Together, we interpret the gems of authentic content we find in a company’s past and develop programs to help it chart its future.

History degree not required

Only advanced degrees of curiosity and passion

To thrive here, the main requirements are an inquisitive mind, a collaborative spirit, infectious enthusiasm, and a strong desire to help our clients write the next chapter in their history.

 

Make History

Location: Washington, DC or Chicago, IL
Published: August 13, 2021

Qualifications & Responsibilities
The Account Executive will manage planning and tactical implementation of assigned programs as well as manage client relationships relative to those programs. The Account Executive will serve as the primary day-to-day contact with clients and coordinate with the History Factory team. Intermittent travel required.

Responsibilities:

  • Effectively manage marketing/communications and archival programs for assigned account, including program recommendations, project execution and results analysis.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients at appropriate levels, acting as day-to-day client point of contact.
  • Possess minute-by-minute knowledge of all work in progress.
  • Organize, lead, and deliver follow-up communications and actions for recurring project status calls (internal and client).
  • Lead and/or assist in the generation of presentations, creative briefs, conference reports, program reporting and status reports.
  • Establish and communicate client and internal team priorities and deadlines.
  • Work independently and with others as part of a team in a highly organized and detail-oriented manner while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborate with and oversee deliverables from project partners, vendors and freelancers.
  • Manage and report on job cost related to assigned projects.
  • Forecast shifts in project schedule and revenue early and often.
  • Effectively negotiate client and agency needs and desires.
  • Proactively identify and communicate opportunities to grow the business on assigned accounts.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Communications. Advanced degree a plus.
  • 3-5+ years with a Communications or Marketing agency or corporate marketing/communications department required.
  • Applicable internship experience will be considered.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint expertise plus familiarity with Google Suite and project management tools/systems.
  • Proven track record in execution of detailed projects and ability to demonstrate critical decision-making skills.
  • Management of marketing/communications programs for one or more client programs, including strategic planning, project execution and results analysis. Knowledge and experience with internal and external channel a plus.
  • Oversee assigned project team and supervise all activity related to the client account.
  • Work with team to ensure account profitability.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients through daily contact and ensures client satisfaction.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Email only, please no phone calls.

Location: Chantilly, VA
Published: May 8, 2019

The History Factory’s Archives Lab is a professional services firm focused on developing archives to meet real-world needs. We design, build, and implement high-quality solutions that enable organizations to use institutional memory and archival content to achieve strategic objectives.

The Archives Lab has an immediate opening for a Staff Archivist.

The Staff Archivist will deliver innovative work in a diverse project environment that offers multiple opportunities for growth. The position will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of archival outsourcing services to one or several clients. Archival outsourcing is the management and/or improvement of activities related to a part or to the whole of archival program operation.

Archives Lab team members can expect to:

  • Incorporate skills which support the management and maintenance services required to implement new archival solutions or maintain and improve existing archival programs for our clients.
  • Receive ongoing training to build and extend professional and technical skills in all areas.
  • Enjoy our comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the acquisition, processing and maintenance of collections of archival assets in digital and physical formats.
  • Perform activities necessary to conduct and manage digitization projects; including preparation of originals for digitization; project tracking; metadata creation and collection; and versioning.
  • Apply information retrieval techniques to meet the research and analysis needs of knowledge workers in diverse industries and business functions.
  • Curate and compile archival information on subjects, themes, and interests relevant to client operational and strategic processes.
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Basic Qualifications

  • ALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS).
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in archives.
  • Knowledge of archival processing and digitization methods, procedures, and practices.
  • Ability to interpret and apply data structure standards, data content standards, and data value standards.
  • Skill in developing information architectures and classification systems.

Preferred Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
  • Understanding of business parameters and drivers.
  • Ability to articulate technical issues in business terms and vice-versa.
  • Experience and knowledge of major archival management technologies (legacy and emerging) + desire to continue to broaden technology skills.
  • Understanding of, and ability to apply, modern business archives management concepts.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting.
  • Ability to work autonomously and independently, yet integrate appropriately with other areas within History Factory.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Email only, please no phone calls.

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