Cinema Technician

Digital Media Systems•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1978, Digital Media Systems, Inc. (DMS) is a recognized leader providing best-in-class audiovisual solutions to the motion picture, post-production, distribution, and broadcast fields. The Cinema Technician is a full-time position that directly supports our efforts to provide world-class service to our wide range of clients, including commercial and independent theater owners, private and corporate screening rooms, post-production facilities, universities, museums, and more. With a focus on cinema, you’ll work with a passionate and talented group of field technicians and installers to take commercial AV projects from concept to creation, and subsequently operate and maintain those systems, once in place. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

Ability to diagnose and repair electronic equipment failures.
Ability to learn from, train, and guide other technicians and clients.
Live-event technical service experience.
At least two years of experience operating or servicing professional AV equipment.
Understanding of AV schematics, signal flow, and current audio/video formats.
Experience with AV and electrical test equipment, such as meters, analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters.
Proficiency with Windows, macOS, office software, data entry, and research.
Basic wired and wireless networking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
Availability for paid nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, use stairs, and climb ladders or scaffolding.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Christie, Barco, NEC, Sony, Dolby/Doremi, GDC, QSC/USL, or similar audio visual equipment.
Knowledge of DSP, audio-over-IP, Q-SYS/Q-LAN, AES67, Dante, Crestron, Extron, or AMX systems.
Familiarity with relays, contact closures, GPIO, and TCP/UDP control.
Experience with digital signage or LED walls.
Experience with equipment installation, including carpentry, rigging, and audio
CTS or related certifications.
Ability to read and draw design diagrams
Computer Science experience
Understanding of AC/DC power

Responsibilities

Diagnose AV presentation and equipment failures.
Provide clear remote and onsite support to technical and non-technical staff.
Perform installations, repairs, preventive maintenance, parts replacement, firmware updates, and backups.
Prepare and deliver digital content
Calibrate image luminance, color, geometry, focus, equalization, synchronization, and audio levels.
Maintain exceptional presentation standards at premieres, screenings, and special events.
Travel daily throughout the New York metro area, with occasional out-of-state and overnight assignments.