Photo Archive Editor

attribution and verification of data for historical photos. Searching for and verifying information necessary for the correct description of shots (event, date, location, persons, context). Using digitized newspaper archives, reference databases, verified internet resources, industry sources; composing descriptions based on found and existing information and translating them into English according to templates and in accordance with TASS requirements; releasing content into the media bank. Working in the internal release system: preparing and sending materials for publication, monitoring statuses, adhering to regulations; working with legal restrictions on content. Verifying the legal status of photos (presence of rights, licenses, usage restrictions). Identifying materials without confirmed status or with restrictions, processing and transferring them for legal review; handling urgent tasks from related departments, adjusting attributes, clarifying data; fulfilling the daily release quota (after the probationary period, at least 30 photos with descriptions in two languages: description + translation).

Requirements

knowledge of 20th-century Russian history. Familiarity with key events, dates, personalities, and the socio-political context; proficient written Russian (business style). Flawless spelling and punctuation, the ability to formulate concise, neutral, factually accurate descriptions; English language level no lower than B1. A sufficient level for working with templates: translating descriptions and metadata, understanding standard formulations, correct use of terminology within TASS editorial rules; orientation in visual context. Ability to "read" a photo: determining the era by details (clothing, technology, architecture, posters, fonts), recognizing typical subjects, and understanding which sources will help confirm or refute an attribution hypothesis; working with texts. Experience in preparing descriptions, references, annotations, object cards; the ability to structure information, highlight the main points, and work with templates and regulations. A plus is experience in writing short informational texts (notes, cards, photo captions); basic skills in working with photographic materials and the standard office suite.

Requirements are not specified; Experience: 1 year