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Digital Media Systems · 2 days ago

CINEMA TECHNICIAN

Mount Vernon, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Digital Media Systems, Inc. is a recognized leader providing best-in-class audiovisual solutions to the motion picture, post-production, distribution, and broadcast fields. The Cinema Technician role involves supporting clients by diagnosing and resolving audiovisual issues, maintaining equipment, and ensuring high-quality presentations at events.

AudioDigital MediaMotion Capture

Responsibilities

Identify and diagnose audiovisual presentation issues and equipment failures

Provide remote and onsite support/troubleshooting assistance and guide non-technical theater and venue staff, communicating step-by-step instructions in understandable terms

Complete routine and emergency onsite equipment service and preventative maintenance, including but not limited to equipment installation, consumable and part replacement, deep cleaning of projection system and optics, and device firmware updates and backups

Perform routine calibration of video/imaging and audio equipment, including but not limited to image luminance/color calibration, image geometry/focus adjustment, graphic equalization, synchronization, and SPL measurement of audio channels

Ensure the highest industry presentation quality standards are met at high profile film premieres, screenings, and other special events

Daily travel throughout the New York metro area and occasionally out of town/out of state

Qualification

AV system schematicsPrinted Circuit Board repairDigital Cinema equipmentDSP systemsAudio over IPControl systemsSoldering skillsWindowsMacOSTroubleshooting networksCommunication

Required

Read, interpret, diagnose and affect repair of semi complex electronic equipment, e.g. printed circuit boards, power supplies, multiplexing systems, amplifiers, etc

Provide technical guidance and training for above to other technicians

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) / Electronics Repair Skills

3+ years' experience operating/servicing professional audiovisual equipment

Comprehension of AV system schematics, signal flow, and modern audio and video formats

Experience with AV and electrical test equipment, including but not limited to: light meters, colorimeters/spectroradiometers, oscilloscopes, real-time analyzers (RTA), SPL meters, signal generators, and multimeters

Demonstrate modern computing skills, including experience with Windows and macOS, and competencies in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, and research

Experience configuring and troubleshooting basic wired and wireless networks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work diligently, calmly, and professionally, under tight run-of-show deadlines

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Flexibility in scheduling with a willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays (paid) depending on business needs

Ability to engage in physical activity, including lifting (up to 50lbs), standing for long periods, walking up and down stairs, and climbing ladders/scaffolding

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred

Knowledge and proficiency with commercial Digital Cinema equipment, including Christie, Barco, NEC, Sony, Dolby/Doremi, GDC, QSC/USL, etc

Experience with DSP systems, audio over IP, and other distributed audio systems such as Q-SYS/Q-LAN, AES67, Dante, etc

Understanding of control systems, such as Q-SYS, Crestron, Extron, AMX, etc, and third-party control methods and equipment such as electrical relays/switches, contact closure, GPIO, and TCP/UDP IP control

Experience with commercial digital signage systems and LED walls

Ability to solder and terminate cables and connectors

CTS and related professional certifications