Ausbildung career
Specialist for Media and Information Services – Archive Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Fachangestellte/r - Medien- und Informationsdienste - Archiv
The vocational training to become a Specialist for Media and Information Services, specializing in Archives, lasts 3 years. It is a recognized apprenticeship profession that can be pursued in both the public sector and the private economy (industry and trade).
What you do
- Accession and catalog archival materials
- Digitize and secure collections
- Assist users with research inquiries
- Store and preserve archival assets properly
- Maintain and manage information in databases
- Observe legal aspects of archiving
Requirements
- At least a secondary school certificate (Mittlere Reife/Realschulabschluss)
- Good organizational skills and meticulousness
- Interest in history and information management
- Good German language skills (B2 level)
- Basic IT and database knowledge
- Sense of responsibility and discretion
Career prospects
- 1Employment in public archives (e.g., city, state archives)
- 2Work in corporate archives or media archives
- 3Further training as a Specialist for Archive and Documentation (Fachwirt/in)
- 4Opportunity to pursue a degree in Archival or Information Science
- 5Specialization in digitization or preservation
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Specialist for Media and Information Services – Archive Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Specialist for Media and Information Services – Archive Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Specialist for Media and Information Services – Archive Ausbildung?
At least a secondary school certificate (Mittlere Reife/Realschulabschluss); Good organizational skills and meticulousness; Interest in history and information management; Good German language skills (B2 level).
Where can I find open Specialist for Media and Information Services – Archive Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Specialist for Media and Information Services – Archive
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.