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Cinema Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 70000 - 100000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Replies within 24 hours
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Cinema Technician
Location: New York Metro Area
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.
recognized leader providing best-in-class audiovisual solutions to the motion
picture post-production distribution and broadcast fields.
Position Overview
The Cinema Technician is a full-time position
that directly supports our efforts to provide world-class service to our wide
range of clients including commercial and independent theater owners private
and corporate screening rooms post-production facilities universities
museums and more.
that directly supports our efforts to provide world-class service to our wide
range of clients including commercial and independent theater owners private
and corporate screening rooms post-production facilities universities
museums and more.
With a focus on cinema youll 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 once in place. This is a full-time position.
talented group of field technicians and installers to take commercial AV
projects from concept to creation and subsequently operate and maintain those
systems once in place. This is a full-time position.
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.
Required Qualifications
- 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 drivers 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Christie Barco NEC Sony Dolby/Doremi GDC QSC/USL or similar audio visual equipment.
- Knowledge of DSP audio-over-IP Q-SYS/Q-LAN AES67 Dante Crestron Extron or AMX systems.
- Familiarity with relays contact closures GPIO and TCP/UDP control.
- Experience with digital signage or LED walls.
- Experience with 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
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting salary: $70000$100000 based on experience.
- Performance-based annual bonus.
- Health insurance and 401(k).
- Paid time off sick leave and holidays.
- Training and advancement opportunities.
How to Apply
Send your resume cover letter and relevant portfolio or work samples to . Briefly explain why you are a strong fit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
Learn more at .
Compensation: $70000.00 - $100000.00 per year
Established in 1978 Digital Media Systems Inc. is a recognized leader providing best-in-class audiovisual solutions to the motion picture post production distribution and broadcast fields.
Our comprehensive support of special screenings/world premieres theater installations consulting/event management as well as cinema equipment sales/rentals/maintenance makes us a one-stop shop for all projection and sound needs.
Known for our incredible knowledge base and the research we put into doing a job properly we are proud to represent the interests of Walt Disney Studios NBCUniversal WarnerMedia ViacomCBS and Sony Pictures on the east coast as a trusted service provider.
Our comprehensive support of special screenings/world premieres theater installations consulting/event management as well as cinema equipment sales/rentals/maintenance makes us a one-stop shop for all projection and sound needs.
Known for our incredible knowledge base and the research we put into doing a job properly we are proud to represent the interests of Walt Disney Studios NBCUniversal WarnerMedia ViacomCBS and Sony Pictures on the east coast as a trusted service provider.
Required Experience:
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