Head Projectionist

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The Head Projectionist is one of a triad of student managers who oversee the Union Cinema. The Head Projectionist has broad responsibility for the Cinema projection booth, participating in oversight and training of all student projectionists. They are responsible for developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for the projection booth.

The Head Projectionist is responsible for inspecting and projecting film and digital media for public screenings, curricular screenings, and film festivals held at the Union Cinema. This person should have expertise in the public presentation of film and video and have working knowledge projecting 35mm, 16mm, DCP, and consumer formats; basic AV equipment and terminology; experience with AV support for live presentations (mics, audio, and PC/Mac platforms);

must exhibit exceptional judgment, be well‑organized, dedicated, efficient, punctual, and communicative.

Working within the framework of the Union Cinema, the Head Projectionist is in constant communication with the Arts Manager, Cinema Programmer, and Operations Manager, and interacts frequently with department faculty and campus visitors, providing a consistently high level of support for the myriad operations of the Union Cinema.

Working evening and weekend events will be a necessary component of the job. Work schedule is divided into screening shifts based on semester programming schedule, with afternoon, evening, and weekend hours required.

The position is part-time between 15-20 hours/week.

• Expertise in film and video projection.
• Provides projection services for both academic and public events using a variety of formats including 35mm, 16mm, DCP, digital and consumer formats.
• Works with Film Faculty to coordinate and facilitate the weekly Experimental screening series.
• Conducts training and supervision of student staff projectionists.
• Performs film inspection and repair.
• Prepares all film prints for screenings, including inspection and repair of film prints loaned from distributors and archives.
• Maintains proper storage conditions for all film prints, test reels, equipment, etc.
• Documents film condition and maintains screening and inspection logs.
• Monitors the Projection email.
• Is in charge of print trafficking as well as shipping and receiving, which includes:
  • Update print trafficking spreadsheet.
  • Download links, make DCPs, create return label the evening of the show, and have the team pack the shipment – projectionist.
  • Managing communications with distributors.
  • Occasionally connecting with Mail Services and the Union Loading Dock.
• Applies experience and skills to support the planning, development and execution of audio‑visual productions with moderate supervision for Arts Manager.
• Researches, develops, installs, and may operate and troubleshoot audio‑visual systems, such as Zoom q&A, digital media and desktop and network‑based technologies.
• Proper operation and routine maintenance of all equipment utilized in the exhibition of films in the Union Cinema.
• Alongside Arts Manager, arranges non‑routine maintenance with contracted film equipment technicians.
• Performs other related work as needed.
• Communicates with House Managers regarding problems with projection or special needs of audience.
• Keeps regular inventory and notifies Arts Manager of any restocking and resupply needs.
• Alongside Arts Manager, conducts interviews and hiring of new projectionists.
• Alongside Arts Manager, conducts performance reviews of all projectionists at the end of each academic semester.
• Meets with Union Cinema Programmer to discuss specific projection needs weekly to bi‑weekly basis.

• Meet as needed with Programmer and Operations Manager.
• Other duties as may be assigned by Arts Manager.

• Must be a current student at UW‑Milwaukee.
• Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in a related field (not typically required to have a four‑year degree).

• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of…