Junior Technician: Flexible, Hands-on Cinema Gear

Adorama; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Adorama Rental Company is seeking a motivated Junior Technician to join our cinema equipment rental team in New York. You will prepare, test, maintain, and support professional film gear for productions and events.

The role requires a hands-on, organized approach, eagerness to learn, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced rental environment. Ideal candidates are hands-on with basic knowledge of cinema gear, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of professional cinema or video equipment.
• Familiarity with cameras, lenses, monitors, batteries, media, cables, and accessories is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test, clean, and inspect cinema cameras, lenses, monitors, wireless systems, and related equipment.
• Assist with equipment check-outs, check-ins, packing, and inventory.
• Build and test camera packages according to production requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues and escalate complex problems to senior technicians.
• Perform routine maintenance and report damaged or faulty equipment.
• Assist technicians and clients with equipment setup and basic technical support.
• Keep rental equipment organized, labeled, and ready for the next production.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, accessories, batteries, cables, and other inventory.
• Help load and unload equipment safely when required.
• Follow company procedures for equipment handling, testing, and safety.
• Stay current with new cinema technology and equipment.
• Responsibilities may evolve over time; employees may be asked to take on additional duties.

Skills

Cinema equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SDI

HDMI

Timecode

Job description

Adorama Rental Company is seeking a motivated Junior Technician to join our cinema equipment rental team in New York. You will prepare, test, maintain, and support professional film gear for productions and events.

The role requires a hands-on, organized approach, eagerness to learn, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced rental environment. Ideal candidates are hands-on with basic knowledge of cinema gear, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.