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Midlands State UniversityRadio Archivist/Librarian (1 Post)
Midlands State University seeks a Radio Archivist/Librarian for a full-time, on-site position at its Zvishavane Campus radio station, based out of Harare. This role involves organizing,…
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Midlands State University seeks a Radio Archivist/Librarian for a full-time, on-site position at its Zvishavane Campus radio station, based out of Harare. This role involves organizing, preserving, and maintaining both print and audio-visual records in various formats to support the broadcasting team and researchers. Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer that encourages female candidates to apply in order to promote gender parity.
Job Description
Midlands State University seeks a Radio Archivist/Librarian for a full-time, on-site position at its Zvishavane Campus radio station, based out of Harare. This role involves organizing, preserving, and maintaining both print and audio-visual records in various formats to support the broadcasting team and researchers.
Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer that encourages female candidates to apply in order to promote gender parity.
Responsibilities
- Store, maintain, and retrieve print and audio-visual materials for the radio station
- Identify, date, catalog, and index all incoming materials
- Help users, researchers, and the broadcast production team access archived items
- Oversee and manage the music library for the station
- Participate in quality control checks for pre-recorded music and content
- Digitize original and older texts
- Support presenters and producers in fulfilling content needs
- Send broadcast content to public repositories in compliance with national laws
- Perform other assigned duties relevant to the position
Requirements
- Hold an Honours Degree in Archive Management, Library Management, or Records Management with at least a 2.1 class
- Bring a minimum of one year of work experience in an archive, records, or library management environment
Qualifications
- Possess at least one year of professional experience within a broadcasting environment
- Earned a master's degree in Archive Management, Library Management, or Records Management
- Have at least one year of working experience at an institution of higher learning
Core Skills
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Where is this job located?
The position is based on-site at the Zvishavane Campus radio station, with applications managed through Harare.
What are the core educational requirements?
Applicants must possess an Honours Degree in Records, Library, or Archive Management with a minimum of a 2.1 class, alongside at least one year of relevant work experience.
Is salary specified in the posting?
The job posting does not specify the salary for this position.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by 09 November 2026.
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