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CONTRACT - Digital Archivist, Historical Systems

Nintendo73 open roles

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$35 – $55 an hour
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Redmond, WA
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Your applicationOpen nowCONTRACT - Digital Archivist, Historical SystemsNintendo · Redmond, WA

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Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.Based in Redmond, Wash.,

Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

Position Summary We are seeking a Digital Archivist, Historical Systems to support the preservation, organization, and accessibility of historical hardware and software information. This role will design and implement a structured framework for organizing technical records, engineering documentation, source materials, and institutional knowledge related to legacy systems and platforms.

The ideal candidate combines expertise in archives, metadata management, information architecture, and research. Working closely with subject matter experts across engineering, product development, legal, and business teams, this individual will establish standards and processes that ensure historical information remains discoverable, usable, and preserved for future generations. This is an approximately 12-month contract position based in the Redmond, WA area.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Schema & Information Architecture Design and maintain metadata schemas for historical hardware and software assets. Develop taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, naming conventions, and classification frameworks. Create standards for organizing engineering, development, and technical documentation. Establish relationships between platforms, software, peripherals, technical specifications, source materials, and supporting documentation. Develop data dictionaries and supporting documentation to ensure consistent metadata application.
  • Knowledge Repository Development Build and maintain a searchable repository of historical systems information. Define repository structure and organizational standards based on business and user needs. Ensure historical records can be efficiently discovered and reused by engineering, legal, product development, research, and business teams. Recommend improvements to information organization, accessibility, and long-term usability.
  • Research & Knowledge Capture Interview subject matter experts and long-tenured employees to capture institutional knowledge. Translate informal knowledge into structured, searchable documentation. Validate historical information through multiple sources and document findings. Create reference materials, summaries, and supporting documentation for future use.
  • Governance & Documentation Standards Develop documentation standards and archival procedures. Maintain data quality and metadata consistency. Recommend long-term retention and preservation strategies.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

  • Required Bachelor’s degree in library & information science, Archives, Museum Studies, Information Management, History, Technical Communication, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered. 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Digital archives Records management Metadata management Knowledge management Information architecture Digital asset management Library science Experience developing metadata structures, taxonomies, classification systems, or naming conventions. Experience organizing and managing large collections of digital content and documentation. Strong research, analytical, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage ambiguous or incomplete information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred Archives & Records Management certification or comparable archival training. Museum Studies or Public History background. Experience working with digital asset management systems, content management systems, archives platforms, knowledge repositories, or relational databases. Familiarity with metadata and archival standards such as Dublin Core, DACS, EAD, PREMIS, MODS, or similar frameworks. Experience conducting oral history interviews or structured subject matter expert interviews. Experience organizing technical documentation, engineering records, product development materials, or software/hardware collections. Interest in or experience with technology history, consumer electronics, gaming, software development, or technical product archives.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This contract position includes the base pay range listed below and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits include eligibility for medical insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.

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