Digital Cinema Projectionist & Live Events Technician

CPS Group (UK) Limited; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Digital Cinema Projectionist & Live Events Technician

Role: Digital Cinema Projectionist & Live Events Technician
Specialism(s): Cinema Projection Systems, DCP Media & Storage formats, Cinema Media Servers, Sound Processors, AV Control systems, Live Events Engineering, Camera, PA, Lighting Systems
Type: Contract, Inside IR35
Duration: 12 Months (possible extension)
Location: London
Pay Rate: £40 - £49 per hour
Working Pattern: 20 hours per week (max), occasional weekend and overtime required
Start: ASAP / Urgent

Overview: CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading name in Entertainment to appoint a Digital Cinema Projectionist & Live Events Technician to join them for an initial 12-month duration, with a view to extend further. The Projectionist & Live Events Technician will enjoy working on a range of live events - from exclusive screenings to private and brand events.

Role Requirements:

1. Operator for Live Events for Camera, PA & Lighting Systems.
2. Coordinating, scheduling and booking film screenings, multi-media shows, presentation & live events.
3. Securely take receipt of film media physically & electronically and prepare for playback.
4. Provide technical support for audio & visual, and event management teams and event organisers.
5. Service & Maintain Digital Cinema Systems.
6. Attend and complete handovers with Screening Room Cinema Projection Team.
7. Other production/live event-centric daily duties as directed.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. 2+ years' experience as an audio/visual operator for live stage and presentation events (incl. camera, lighting and teleprompter setups, PA systems, WIN (.ppt), Mac (.key), presentation switching equipment and sound mixing desks).
2. 5+ years' experience working within a Cinema Chain and or Screening Room in the role of Digital Cinema Projectionist.
3. I.P. awareness and content handling best practice.
4. Deep knowledge of integrated Audio & Visual equipment with digital cinema projection systems.
5. Experience with Dolby/Christie Projector & Server | Theatre Management Control Systems & User/Operator Interfaces.
6. Deep knowledge and understanding of what is involved within operating, supporting and maintaining a multi-purpose Film & Presentation facility.
7. Practical knowledge of security policies for the protection of media.
8. Experience with DCP Creative software (e.g. DCP-Omatic).
9. Deep knowledge of Film & Multimedia Ratios, Resolutions & Sound formats.
10. Knowledge of Health & Safety and building safety regulations.

For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK.