Part-time Projectionist

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Film & Television Archive is seeking a Part-time Projectionist to operate the Billy Wilder Theater projection booth for film and media screenings. The role supports the Public Programs unit with standard projection duties, safety compliance, and adaptive technical tasks during events.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with 35mm and 16mm projection, digital formats, and coordinating with teams to ensure smooth screenings and adherence to technical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience projecting 35mm film with a changeover system.
• Experience projecting 16mm film.
• Experience troubleshooting projection equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish good working relationships.
• Experience with DCP creation, file testing, and digital projection.
• Experience training projectionists in projection and safety requirements.
• Familiarity with standards for virtual film events and external participants.
• Experience projecting 70mm film is preferred.
• Knowledge of film/TV archival preservation practices.
• Engineering concepts related to projection systems.
• Ability to recognize emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Ability to write concise, analytical reports on projection booth operations.
• Experience coordinating with other departments on technical needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Billy Wilder Theater projection booth per standard procedures.
• Provide additional support during screenings and events.
• Follow safety guidelines and emergency procedures in all operations.

Skills

35mm projection

16mm projection

equipment troubleshooting

team collaboration

DCP testing

training projectionists

virtual film events standards

70mm projection

archival knowledge

engineering concepts

emergency recognition

report writing

interdepartmental coordination

Job description

Department Summary

UCLA Film & Television Archive, a department of the UCLA Library, collects moving images as works of art and as social and historical documents, restores and preserves moving images for current and future generations, curates collections, programs, and events using moving images to advance knowledge, and provides access to moving images for purposes of research, education, and enjoyment. The Archive's collections consist of over 500,000 holdings dating from the dawn of cinema to the present and cover a broad spectrum of content from major Hollywood studios films and network television shows to independent productions and news footage. The Public Programs unit of the Film & Television Archive conceptualizes live and virtual cinema programs for both in-theater exhibition and virtual screening platforms in a year-round capacity. Public Programs coordinates an ongoing calendar of screening events of contemporary, historical, and archival films curated from various sources, including the Archive's various collections as well as local & international studio & independent film archives and contemporary international distributors. Public Programs is responsible for programs from ideation through research to execution and works closely with the Motion Picture and Television Offices, Research, and Study Center, and Library Communications and Marketing to fulfill the Archive's mission to advocate for the accessibility of all moving images in all formats.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Public Programmer, the Part-time Projectionist operates the Billy Wilder Theater projection booth, as assigned, in support of film and media screenings for the Public Programs unit of the Film & Television Archive. Standard duties include projection equipment operation, additional help, and following safety guidelines.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience projecting 35mm film with a changeover system. (Required) And
• Experience with projecting 16mm film (Required) And
• Experience troubleshooting and testing projection equipment. (Required) And
• Experience with working as part of a team; collaborating with colleagues. Ability to establish rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships. (Required) And
• Experience with DCP creation, file testing, and digital projection. (Required) And
• Experience training projectionists in projection and safety requirements. (Required) And
• Experience with current standards for virtual film events, including technical specs & standards for software/tech & event participation by intra/interdepartmental parties & third parties/guests. (Preferred) And
• Experience with projecting 70mm film. (Preferred) And
• Experience with the fields of film and television production and archival preservation. (Preferred) And
• Experience with film traffic procedures. (Preferred)
• Skill in setting priorities that reflect relative importance of job responsibilities. (Required)
• Skill to perform repetitive tasks according to set procedures, sequence, & pace. (Required)
• Skill to prioritize assignments to finish work in a timely manner according to: changes in workload; changes in assignments; frequent interruptions or distractions; competing requirements. (Required)
• Skill to work independently & follow thru on tasks with minimal or no direction. (Required)
• Ability to accept equivocal circumstances and take action where answers to a projection problem are not readily apparent. (Required)
• Working knowledge of film and television archival preservation. (Required)
• Working knowledge: engineering concepts; symbols, terminology, and methods. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge of prof. projection practices relative to problems, situations, practices or procedures in order to:define problems or objectives;identify relevant concerns/factors;formulate logical & objective conclusions; recognize alternatives & their implications; analyze complex tech data. (Required)
• Skill in recognizing an emergency and taking appropriate action. (Required)
• Skill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports to explain the inner workings and needs of the projection booth and theater. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge of film traffic procedures. (Required)
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Ability to work harmoniously and as a team player, thrive in a team-based environment, and skill in fostering teamwork among others. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Evening and / or weekend work (Required)

Schedule

TBD

Union/Policy Covered

TX-Systemwide Technical

Complete Position Description

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