Part-Time Projectionist

Salary: $16.94/hourWorking Hours: Mostly evenings with some weekend shifts. The theater is a magnificent, single-screen venue with 450 seats, reconstructed as a classic 1930s-style movie house, including a much-loved balcony and golden curtain. The building is a signature design by McKim, Mead, and White, built in 1935.Founded in 1970 by a group of students at Trinity College, Cinestudio has become a highly respected independent cinema. It has a longstanding reputation for its vast diversity of programming and excellent projection and sound quality, equipped with both 4K digital cinema systems and 35mm and 70mm physical film projectors.Position Overview:Cinestudio is seeking a talented, knowledgeable individual to join our projectionist team and carry out the following job functions:Operation and maintenance of digital cinema projectors and related systemsIngestion and preparation of show/pre-show content; building a playlist, loading, checking, and troubleshooting KDMs (keys) as directedMonitoring of presentations to ensure standards for sound and image quality are metAiding in setup, rehearsal, and operation of live event components and special eventsRegular maintenance of cinema systems/equipment as directedBasic troubleshooting, including analysis of information and evaluation of results to choose the best solution to resolve a problem or malfunctionCovering ticket sales in the ticket booth as needed when volunteers are not presentOpening and closing the facility according to approved procedures and schedulesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a projectionistFamiliarity with operation and maintenance of projectorsFamiliarity with operation and maintenance requirements for Barco digital cinema projectors or similar and Dolby servbersStrong understanding of video formats, processing, and signal flowStrong troubleshooting skillsAbility to maintain focus in a high-pressure environment and adapt to last-minute changesAbility to be reliable, responsible, focused, and on time for all work callsAbility to practice safe working habitsAbility to access the projection booth by stairs and to work in varying temperaturesAbility to climb ladders and work at heights may be neededWillingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed and occasionally on short noticeInterested Applicants:Submit a cover letter and a current CV or resume to LMichaels. Cinestudio is an equal opportunity employer.

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