At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

ABOUT THE CO-OP PROGRAM

Bose Corporation is seeking students to participate in our Co-op Program who share our belief that sound is power. During the six-month co-op, students will have the chance to apply classroom learning in a hands-on work environment. Co-op participants will network across the business to gain diverse perspectives within Bose Corporation. Additionally, co-ops will connect with other students and colleagues, building valuable professional relationships for the future.

Fall Co-op: Candidates must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) in a hybrid, in-office format from July 13 through December 18, 2026. No relocation assistance is available.

Being currently authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position.

THE ROLE
The Data Governance Co-op will support the Digital Asset Manager in managing over 15TB of legacy assets spanning from the 1990s to the present. This role is designed for a Library Science graduate student, offering practical experience in digital archiving, metadata standards, and enterprise information governance. The co-op will contribute to retention, destruction, and optimization of long-term storage while applying principles of library and information science to corporate data management.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Metadata Management

• Catalog legacy assets by age, type, and format.
• Apply standardized metadata tags (creation date, business unit, asset type, licensing status).
• Enhance metadata quality using controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, and archival standards.
• Identify missing or inconsistent metadata and flag for review.

R.O.T. (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial) Data Identification

• Use archival appraisal techniques to distinguish valuable records from redundant or obsolete files.
• Run duplicate checks and highlight outdated formats.
• Prepare candidate lists for review by governance leads before destruction.

Documentation & Process Support

• Draft clear process documentation and checklists for metadata tagging, archival workflows, and retention schedules.
• Maintain logs of assets processed and organize evidence for audit readiness.
• Contribute to governance guidelines by aligning archival best practices with corporate standards.

Reporting & Dashboards

• Populate governance dashboards with progress metrics (e.g., backlog reduction, metadata completeness).
• Prepare weekly summaries highlighting archival progress and compliance milestones.

Qualifications

• Current graduate student in Library and Information Science (MLIS or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, MARC, schema.org) and archival practices.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems (e.g., Bynder, Rights Cloud, SharePoint) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet for data organization and reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Photoshop (image editing), Illustrator (vector graphics), Acrobat (PDF management), and InDesign (layout design).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in digital preservation, compliance, and enterprise information governance.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain hands-on experience applying library science principles to enterprise data governance.
• Develop expertise in metadata management, archival appraisal, and digital preservation strategies.
• Contribute to a high-impact project ensuring compliance, efficiency, and accessibility in long-term asset storage.

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $22.00-$28.00 per hour.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let's Make Waves.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal" Poster is available here: https: //www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include \"Application Accommodation Request\" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.