Digital Cinema Technician

JCCSF Careers • San Francisco, CA

1d • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Hands-on projectionist, handling DCP workflows, operating laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, supporting live and recorded presentations.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with DCP files in a professional cinema, festival, or live event environment.
• Hands-on experience with laser projectors and traditional xenon/lamp-based projectors
• Familiarity with Barco & Christie projection systems (servers, lenses, alignment, and software interfaces)
• Solid understanding of Digital Cinema standards, signal flow, and projection best practices
• Ability to troubleshoot under time pressure in live-event environments
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays and irregular schedules as required
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Knowledge of audio formats (5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos)
• Familiarity with media servers, alternative content playback, or live events AV systems

Responsibilities

• Digital Cinema & Media Operations Operate and maintain Barco SP4K laser and Christie HD10K-M DLP projectors.
• Ingest, verify, and manage DCP packages, KDM handling, and playlist creation.
• Ensure correct image formatting, masking, color calibration, and audio sync.
• Monitor screenings for quality control and respond to issues in real time.
• Operate alternative content sources including HDMI/SDI, laptops, and media servers.
• Theatre & Live-Event Support Support projection needs for festivals, rentals, lectures, community programs, and live performances.
• Participate in technical rehearsals when projection is cued.
• Assist with basic A/V setup for presentations and hybrid events.
• Maintenance, Documentation & Workflow Perform routine inspection, alignment, cleaning, and diagnostics of projection equipment.
• Maintain logs of ingests, Key Delivery Messages (KDMs), screenings, and maintenance tasks.
• Update SOPs and workflow documentation.
• Safety, Compliance & Conduct Follow DCI/SMPTE standards and internal procedures for content security.
• Adhere to venue safety policies including ladder use and cable management.
• Communicate professionally with filmmakers, rentals, artists, and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed