Bond Archive Director job role
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Anyone fancy a job? 😁
Description
We're seeking an Archive Director to oversee the James Bond archive. This role is responsible for managing and preserving over 60+ years of cinematic history, including props, costumes, and vehicles. The role demands expertise in both physical and digital archive management, film industry knowledge, and the ability to support multiple stakeholders including marketing / PR teams, merchandise partners, exhibition curators, and production teams.
As the principal authority on Bond artifacts, you’ll shape the preservation strategy for one of entertainment’s most iconic collections while supporting ongoing productions and global brand initiatives.
Key job responsibilities
Archive Management & Conservation
- Direct the organization and preservation of 10,000+ artifacts including props, costumes, and production materials
- Oversee storage facilities and implement best practices for artifact preservation
- Manage comprehensive digital and physical inventory systems (including online database)
- Maintain detailed records of asset loans
- Supervise the digitization of historical documents, including call sheets and production materials
- Coordinate with insurance specialists for regular valuations and risk management
- Develop and implement strategic vision for the archives
- Create and maintain metadata standards for cataloging
- Establish and maintain security protocols for sensitive materials
Curatorial & Research
- Serve as the primary authenticator and fact-checker for Bond-related publications, social media, and exhibitions
- Maintain detailed provenance records and artifact documentation
- Provide strategic recommendations for collection management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with production teams during filming to ensure proper artifact collection and documentation
- Provide historical information for publicity and social media initiatives (e.g., anniversary celebrations)
- Support product development for licensing and merchandising partners (e.g., film books, new product lines)
- Support curation of assets for museum and exhibition partners
- Regular reporting to senior management on archive activities and initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in asset management and systems, preferably in film or entertainment
- Proven expertise in collection management and preservation
- Strong project management skills
- Knowledge of film history and production processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-value artifact insurance and valuation
- Knowledge of film memorabilia market
- Experience with exhibition curation and development
Presumably Ms Simmonds isn't carrying over to Amazon MGM. I guess also this means that Amazon MGM do definitely now own the back catalogue of Bond- it was pretty certain but the press release didn't quite seem to confirm it.
Comments
No longer accepting applications. I imagine they've received thousands.
It strikes me as the kind of job where they already have someone in mind, given some highly specific points in their list.
I would agree with that. Maybe it’s a legal obligation to have to advertise the position, I’m not sure if there are any laws to state that all jobs have to be advertised? But they certainly will already have two or three likely candidates to promote from within house.
The ultimate chance to tell everyone to "stop getting Bond wrong".
I assume *every* forum member has applied?
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Oh I’ve already got it. I’ve binned most of the old props, I presume that was the right thing to do?
Yeah, they omitted:
Optimal Qualifications:
I just might be able to scrape in on those points. One they also didn't have was "must know a lot about James Bond" which may help.
Rocked up at Amazon HQ with chamois in hand and heart on sleeve and was swiftly escorted off the premises. Didn't know there was a job vacancy, just wanted to give Jeff's noggin a polish.