About the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

The purpose of the YIVO Archives is to identify, acquire, preserve, and make accessible historically significant documents and other materials which reflect the Archives’ origins and development and enhance the Archives’ unique areas of expertise in documenting Jewish life. The YIVO Archives contains 24 million records. The 2,500 collections that make up the YIVO Archives include manuscripts, letters, printed ephemera, sheet music, posters, artworks and artifacts, photographs, film and videos, and sound recordings. These collections, which together represent the single largest and most comprehensive repository of materials on East European Jewish civilization in the world, focus on a number of important areas including Jewish history, language, literature, and culture in Eastern Europe; World War II and the Holocaust; Jewish educational, political, and labor organizations; and Jewish immigration to the United States, Israel, and other countries in the Diaspora.

The Media and Press Researcher will be responsible for providing all images and associated information to media and press contacts. This position answers directly to the Director of Collections and works closely with the Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage image requests from print and broadcast journalists.
• Create press packets using materials from YIVO’s archives and library collections.
• Perform research in YIVO’s collections for the purpose of finding stories of potential media interest.
• Assist with writing and editing press releases.
• Curate press contacts. 

Required Qualifications

• BA in Jewish Studies, History, or related field.
• Proficiency in Yiddish.
• Proven background performing archival research.
• Ability to take direction from a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to work effectively alone.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Compensation

This is a part-time position ranging from 10 to 20 hours per week based on project need.

The salary for this position is $20/hour.

This is an in-person position.

To Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume addressing the requirements of the position to Stefanie Halpern, Director of Collections at shalpern@yivo.org. Please include the title of the job you are applying for in the subject heading of the email.

Submit specified application materials to shalpern@yivo.org.