Cinema AV Technician — Live-Event Field Tech

Digital Media Systems, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Digital Media Systems, Inc. in New York Metro Area is seeking a Cinema Technician to join our full-time team.

You will take commercial AV projects from concept to creation, and operate and maintain systems for a wide range of clients including theaters, post-production facilities, universities, and museums. The role emphasizes hands-on installation, calibration, and ongoing support, with travel across the NY metro area and occasional out-of-state assignments.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and repair electronic equipment failures.
• Ability to learn from, train, and guide other technicians and clients.
• Live-event technical service experience.
• At least two years of experience operating or servicing professional AV equipment.
• Understanding of AV schematics, signal flow, and current audio/video formats.
• Experience with AV and electrical test equipment, such as meters, analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Proficiency with Windows, macOS, office software, data entry, and research.
• Basic wired and wireless networking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Availability for paid nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, use stairs, and climb ladders or scaffolding.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose AV presentation and equipment failures.
• Provide remote and onsite support to technical and non-technical staff.
• Perform installations, repairs, preventive maintenance, parts replacement, firmware updates, and backups.
• Prepare and deliver digital content.
• Calibrate image luminance, color, geometry, focus, equalization, synchronization, and audio levels.
• Maintain exceptional presentation standards at premieres, screenings, and special events.
• Travel daily throughout the New York metro area, with occasional out-of-state and overnight assignments.

Skills

Live-event service

AV experience

AV schematics

Windows

macOS

Office software

Data entry

Research

Networking basics

Communication skills

Driver's license

Flexible schedule

Physical fitness

US work authorization

Tools

Christie

Barco

NEC

Sony

Dolby/Doremi

GDC

QSC/USL

Crestron

Extron

AMX

CTS certification

Job description

Digital Media Systems, Inc. in New York Metro Area is seeking a Cinema Technician to join our full-time team.

You will take commercial AV projects from concept to creation, and operate and maintain systems for a wide range of clients including theaters, post-production facilities, universities, and museums. The role emphasizes hands-on installation, calibration, and ongoing support, with travel across the NY metro area and occasional out-of-state assignments.