Temporary Research Assistant, Part-time - Los Angeles, United States - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

Description:

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures furthers the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through inclusive and accessible exhibitions, screenings, programs, initiatives, and collections.

Welcoming visitors from Los Angeles and around the world, the Museum works in active partnership with motion picture artists and specialists, scholars, staff, and diverse communities to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema, inspiring discourse, connection, joy, and discover.

This is a temporary position through the end of March 2025. This position will work 15-20 hours per week.

You Will:

Summarize and assess Korean language archival materials; translate selected materials.
Translate correspondence from Korean to English and English to Korean.
Create literature reviews and summarize texts and scholarly articles written in Korean.
Conduct original research on Korean cinema history with a specific focus on Bong Joon Ho and New Korean Cinema; social, cultural, and political histories of Korea from the 1970s to the present; and related topics in world cinema history.
Research media and images, including accurate credit and caption information.
Support various aspects of content research and creation for the exhibition as well as related digital projects.
Assist with exhibition checklist administration.
Be responsible for select administrative duties related to the exhibition.