Cinema Technician

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, AES
  67, 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

• Starting salary: $70,000–$100,000+, based on experience.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Health insurance and 401(k).
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Training and advancement opportunities.

DMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We provide audiovisual products, technology, support, and services to leading film studios, post-production companies, cinemas, and manufacturers.

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