Technical & Projection Manager

LADD, Inc. • Mariemont, OH

9d • $40,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cindependent is Cincinnati's nonprofit home for independent film. Through the Cindependent Film Festival, year-round artist development, educational programs, and stewardship of the historic Mariemont Theatre, we connect people through stories that inspire curiosity, empathy, and conversation. Our purpose is simple: create places where strangers become friends through film. The Mariemont Theatre is our year-round home - a five-screen nonprofit cinema dedicated to independent film, community programming, education, and cultural experiences.

Requirements

• Experience with digital cinema, audiovisual systems, live event technology, or professional projection.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly.
• Strong organizational skills for managing digital content and equipment.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call when necessary.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DCI-compliant digital cinema systems (Christie, Barco, NEC, Dolby, GDC, Dolby IMS, Doremi, etc.).
• Experience building playlists (SPLs), managing KDMs, and ingesting DCPs.
• Knowledge of audio systems and cinema presentation standards.
• Experience supporting livestreams or live events.
• Passion for film presentation and exhibition.

Responsibilities

• Manage all digital cinema systems and projection equipment.
• Build, ingest, and quality check playlists (SPLs).
• Receive and manage DCPs, KDMs, trailers, and advertisements.
• Maintain exceptional picture and sound quality across all auditoriums.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance for projection and audio equipment.
• Support live events, filmmaker presentations, livestreams, and rentals.
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and professionally.
• Maintain booth organization and technical documentation.
• Work closely with distributors and the Director of Programming & Curation to ensure timely content delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed