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Digital Asset Specialist

National Gallery of Art

Washington, DC · Mid

$85,447 – $111,087

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A curator of digital collections who manages museum artwork metadata and image files, ensuring proper cataloging and access for staff and the public at one of America's premier art institutions. This role suits someone with hands-on experience organizing and describing digital assets in specialized museum or archive systems.

Our summary, not National Gallery of Art’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • At least one year of specialized experience managing digital assets using a DAM system
  • Ability to create, upload, organize, describe, and deliver digital images and audiovisual files
  • Proficiency entering metadata including identifiers, descriptions, technical details, rights information, and keywords using industry standards
  • Experience reviewing image quality, formatting files, naming files, and performing cropping, rotating, or retouching
  • Ability to train and assist DAM users and help test, troubleshoot, improve, and automate system processes
  • United States Citizen
  • Pass pre-employment background investigation
  • Suitable for federal employment
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service

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