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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

  1. 1Employment in public archives (e.g., city, state archives)
  2. 2Work in corporate archives or media archives
  3. 3Further training as a Specialist for Archive and Documentation (Fachwirt/in)
  4. 4Opportunity to pursue a degree in Archival or Information Science
  5. 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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Frequently asked questions

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.