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About the Role

The Cinema Technician is a full-time position that directly supports our efforts to provide world-class service to a wide range of clients, including commercial and independent theater owners, private and corporate screening rooms, post-production facilities, universities, and museums. 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Christie, Barco, NEC, Sony, Dolby/Doremi, GDC, QSC/USL, or similar audio visual equipment experience.
DSP, audio-over-IP, Q-SYS/Q-LAN, AES67, Dante, Crestron, Extron, or AMX systems knowledge.
Relays, contact closures, GPIO, and TCP/UDP control familiarity.
Digital signage or LED walls experience.
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.

Location

New York Metro Area

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

At least two years of experience operating or servicing professional AV equipment.

Education Level

CTS or related certifications.

Salary/Compensations

$70,000–$100,000+

Benefits

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

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

DMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.