Theater Projection Specialist for Screenings & Events

Loyola Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU’s Production Administration Team seeks a Theater Services Projection Technician to operate projection facilities for LMU’s School of Film and Television. You will schedule student workers, source films for screenings, and support classes by ensuring safe, high-quality projection across Mayer, Broccoli, and Playa Vista theaters.

The ideal candidate has deep projection knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and a collaborative mindset to support emerging filmmakers in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Typically a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in progressively responsible positions in film and/or video exhibition and/or video engineering technology.
• Advanced knowledge in film projection and/or video exhibition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of projection equipment for class screenings across LMU theaters.
• Assist student workers in use of projection equipment during screenings and events.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on projection equipment and coordinate vendor services.
• Collaborate with facilities and IT on projection facility operation and safety.
• Maintain the SFTV film/library catalog and digital assets.

Skills

Film projection knowledge

Video exhibition

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Project management

Mentoring students

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Pro Tools

Avid Media Composer

MS Office 365

Zoom

Teams

Slack

Job description

LMU’s Production Administration Team seeks a Theater Services Projection Technician to operate projection facilities for LMU’s School of Film and Television. You will schedule student workers, source films for screenings, and support classes by ensuring safe, high-quality projection across Mayer, Broccoli, and Playa Vista theaters.

The ideal candidate has deep projection knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and a collaborative mindset to support emerging filmmakers in a fast-paced