Cinema AV Technician - NY Metro (Live Events)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Digital Media Systems, Inc. is seeking a Cinema Technician to support world-class AV services for theaters, post-production facilities, universities, and more in the New York metro area.

The role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cinema AV systems, calibration, and remote/on-site support, with travel across the New York region. Prior live-event service and 2+ years of AV experience are required.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair electronic equipment failures.
• Live-event technical service experience.
• Minimum two years operating or servicing professional AV equipment.
• Understanding of AV schematics and current audio/video formats.
• Experience with AV test equipment (meters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Proficiency with Windows and macOS; office software and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose AV presentation and equipment failures.
• Provide clear 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

AV troubleshooting

Live-event service

Repair electronics

AV equipment operation

Networking basics

Windows/macOS proficiency

High physical stamina

Driver's license

Work in US legally

Tools

AV test equipment

Job description

Digital Media Systems, Inc. is seeking a Cinema Technician to support world-class AV services for theaters, post-production facilities, universities, and more in the New York metro area.

The role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cinema AV systems, calibration, and remote/on-site support, with travel across the New York region. Prior live-event service and 2+ years of AV experience are required.