Theater Projection Technician: Elevate Student Screenings

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU’s School of Film and Television seeks a Projection Technician to operate all projection facilities for class screenings and events across three theaters. You will assist student workers, support classes, and coordinate with Facilities Management and IT to ensure accurate, safe, and timely screenings.

This temporary role requires strong troubleshooting, multi-venue coordination, and mentoring of student staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities to keep abreast of University and federal regulation/policy changes.
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously on multiple projects, maintaining a high caliber of quality.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in progressively responsible positions in film and/or video exhibition and/or video engineering technology.
• Advanced knowledge in the areas of film projection and/or video exhibition.
• Practical knowledge and experience loading and projecting 35mm and 16mm film preferred.
• Experience with setting up, installing, or maintaining the use of microphones, speakers, and various projection equipment.
• Experience with digital sound equipment and cables.
• Experience in public screening and events.
• Exemplary communication skills evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports incorporating complex highly technical information.
• Familiarity with Computers and IP Networking Systems.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills.
• Must possess a strong ability to multitask.
• Experience in multi-venue management is preferred.
• Keen understanding of the role of academic support staff in interaction with students is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to allow some weekend work during production periods (~10 weeks/semester).
• Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple reports expected.
• Experience in project management strongly desired.
• Ability to mentor students required.
• Ability to assist students in the development of professional attitudes and disciplines expected in the entertainment industry.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate initiative, quick problem solving, thinking ahead, and follow-through.
• Proven ability to work calmly and efficiently in a high-pace, high-volume environment.
• Ability to work both independently and follow direction.
• Must be proactive.
• Highly developed crisis/conflict management skills required, specifically de-escalation.
• High degree of empathy, respect for and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, ages and cultures required.
• Understanding of organizational structure and ability to follow instructions and defined processes.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of industry standard software expected, including MS Office 365 suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, Teams, Slack, MM Budgeting, MM Scheduling, HotSheets, Premiere, After Effects, ProTools, and Avid Media Composer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of projection equipment for class screenings in all three theaters across LMU campuses (Mayer Theater, Broccoli Theater, and Playa Vista Campus Theater).
• Assist student workers in the use of projection equipment and standard projection practices during class screenings and events.
• Conduct sound, visual, and overall performance quality checks on all projection equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment when necessary to ensure classes and events run smoothly.
• Advise the Theater Services Administrator of any maintenance and/or repairs needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs when needed.
• Schedule vendor repairs of all current and future projection equipment when necessary.
• Collaborate with central university departments such as Facilities Management and Information Technology Services, in addition to internal SFTV staff and administrators, as needed to ensure smooth operation of projection facilities.
• Coordinate the rental, delivery, and return of rented DCPs and Film Prints used in the theaters.
• Collaborate with the Programming Committee, internal and external event producers, and designated SFTV staff to coordinate and review the audio, lighting, sound, and screening expectations during special programming, including screenings and events held in the theaters.
• Attend meetings and review materials, including but not limited to digital assets and run-of-shows, in preparation for special programming.
• Operate sound and visual equipment during special programming, including but not limited to screenings and events.
• Maintain and update both the physical SFTV Library of films and the online catalog of films, in addition to the web-checkout media catalog.
• Use department and university-approved systems and accounts for all operational needs, including but not limited to email correspondence, documents, files, and asset management.
• Review and follow university policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to or requested.

Skills

Film projection knowledge

Public screening experience

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Mentor students

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Premiere

After Effects

ProTools

Avid Media Composer

MS Office 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

Zoom

Teams

Slack

MM Budgeting

MM Scheduling

HotSheets

Job description

LMU’s School of Film and Television seeks a Projection Technician to operate all projection facilities for class screenings and events across three theaters. You will assist student workers, support classes, and coordinate with Facilities Management and IT to ensure accurate, safe, and timely screenings.

This temporary role requires strong troubleshooting, multi-venue coordination, and mentoring of student staff.