Cinema Technical Operations Coordinator (Contract)

Dolby; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Dolby is seeking a Cinema Technical Operations Coordinator to provide on-site support for screenings and events in the Burbank area. The role focuses on operating cinema projection and AV systems, coordinating screening schedules, and maintaining documentation in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

This contract position offers flexible part-time hours (~24 hours per week) with evening screenings and events as needed, and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile cinema productions and

Qualifications

• Experience with digital cinema projection preferred.
• Interest in cinema, media, entertainment tech operations.
• Basic knowledge of audio/video equipment or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Comfortable on-site support for evening screenings or events.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for screenings and events.
• Operate and monitor cinema projection and audio/video equipment.
• Support daily screening room operations and scheduled screenings.
• Serve as a point of contact during screenings and events.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of screening room technology and playback systems.
• Maintain schedules, records, and operational documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality client experiences.
• Coordinate screening schedules and requests from internal teams and partners.
• Support vendor coordination and administrative processes.

Skills

Digital cinema projection

Cinema/entertainment tech

Audio/Video equipment

Customer service

Time management

On-site support

MS Office

Job description

Cinema Technical Operations Coordinator (Contract)

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture and challenging projects.

Dolby’s consumer entertainment and cinema businesses are bringing Dolby’s breakthrough technologies, powering the world’s top movies, TV shows, music, games, and live sports to more places around the world across a wider range of consumer experiences and devices.

We are seeking a Cinema Technical Operations Coordinator to provide temporary support during awards season, a period of increased screening activity, partner engagement, and operational demand.

Location: Burbank, CA (occasional support in Hollywood required)
Schedule: Flexible part-time schedule (approximately 24 hours per week). Workdays and hours may vary based on screening schedules, events, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for screenings and events.
• Operate and monitor cinema projection and audio/video equipment.
• Support daily screening room operations and scheduled screenings.
• Serve as a point of contact during screenings and events.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of screening room technology and playback systems.
• Maintain schedules, records, reports, and operational documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver a high-quality experience for clients and partners.
• Coordinate screening schedules and requests from internal teams and partners.
• Support vendor coordination and administrative processes.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with digital cinema projection is preferred.
• Interest in cinema, media, entertainment technology operations.
• Basic knowledge of audio/video equipment or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working on-site and supporting evening screenings or events.

This contract role is a great opportunity for an early-career professional looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting screening operations and partner events in a fast‑paced entertainment environment.

The Los Angeles area hourly range for this contract position is $30-32 an hour, which can vary if outside this location. Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly range for your location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.