Digital Cinema Projectionist & Live Events Technician

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

Digital Cinema Projectionist & Live Events Technician

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.

This role requires a deep understanding of the operation of Cinema Projection systems, inclusive of DCP Media & Storage formats, Cinema Media Servers, Sound Processors, AV Control systems and Cinema Theatre Management Systems.

Role Requirements

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

Required Skills & Experience

* 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)
* 5+ years' experience working within a Cinema Chain and or Screening Room in the role of Digital Cinema Projectionist
* I.P. awareness and content handling best practice
* Deep knowledge of integrated Audio & Visual equipment with digital cinema projection systems.
* Experience with Dolby/ Christie Projector & Server | Theatre Management Control Systems & User/Operator Interfaces
* Deep knowledge and understanding of what is involved within operating, supporting and maintaining a multi-purpose Film & Presentation facility
* Practical knowledge of security policies for the protection of media ?
* Experience with DCP Creative software (e.g. DCP-Omatic)
* Deep knowledge of Film & Multimedia Ratios, Resolutions & Sound formats
* 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 on or email

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