Digital Cinema Technician; Overhire

Overview

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

On site work, at JCCSF facilities. Kanbar Hall Theatre and Meeting Rooms. Over-hire basis.

The employee must be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel and climb ladders and stairs as needed, and safely lift and carry equipment up to 40lbs.

Non-benefited, non-exempt position.

Overhire, up to 19hrs per week.

• Overhire, as needed on event schedule.
• Must be available to work weekends and evening hours.
• Willing to work holidays a plus.

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