What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Projectionist position at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
Description
The Senior Projectionist is responsible for all assigned technical and projection aspects of the four state-of-the-art theaters operated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (Academy Museum) in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles : the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, the Linwood Dunn Theater, the David Geffen Theater, and the Ted Mann Theater. You will provide Academy members, museum guests, and clients with the highest possible technical accuracy across all projected film formats and event types.
This position is represented by a union.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Perform inspections and assessments with proper handling and care of Archive film prints.
- Perform16mm, 35mm, 35mm nitrate, and 70mm changeover projection.
- Identify various video and audio file types used in the post-production process, their reproduction codecs, image resolution, frame rate, interlaced or progressive, and audio track mapping & patching.
- Practice proper safety protocols related to the handling of safety and nitrate film stock, as well as xenon and laser light sources.
- Meet all operational and technical challenges needed for a successful show.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of museum management, in-house projection staff, guest engineers, and Academy technical committees.
- Work well independently and as part of a team when performing projection duties.
- Uphold the Academy standard for exhibition and program excellence.
Qualifications and Requirements :
Physical Requirements :
If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determined on a case-by-case basis.
The expected salary for this role is $60.10 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Position Requirements
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
Senior Projectionist
Location
Los Angeles
About the Organization
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
EOE Statement
The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy's commitment to diversity.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $60
