Under the direction of the Senior Public Programmer, the Part-time Projectionist operates the Billy Wilder Theater projection booth, as assigned, in support of film and media screenings for the Public Programs unit of the Film & Television Archive.

Standard duties include projection equipment operation, additional help, and following safety guidelines.
Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• Experience projecting 35mm film with a changeover system. (required) And
• Experience with projecting 16mm film (required) And
• Experience troubleshooting and testing projection equipment. (required) And
• Experience with working as part of a team; collaborating with colleagues. Ability to establish rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships. (required) And
• Experience with DCP creation, file testing, and digital projection. (required) And
• Experience training projectionists in projection and safety requirements. (required) And
• Experience with current standards for virtual film events, including technical specs & standards for software/tech & event participation by intra/interdepartmental parties & third parties/guests. (preferred) And
• Experience with projecting 70mm film. (preferred) And
• Experience with the fields of film and television production and archival preservation. (preferred) And
• Experience with film traffic procedures. (preferred)
• Skill in setting priorities that reflect relative importance of job responsibilities. (required)
• Skill to perform repetitive tasks according to set procedures, sequence, & pace. (required)
• Skill to prioritize assignments to finish work in a timely manner according to: changes in workload; changes in assignments; frequent interruptions or distractions; competing requirements. (required)
• Skill to work independently & follow thru on tasks with mínimal or no direction. (required)
• Ability to accept equivocal circumstances and take action where answers to a projection problem are not readily apparent. (required)
• Working knowledge of film and television archival preservation. (required)
• Working knowledge: engineering concepts; symbols, terminology, and methods. (required)
• Detailed knowledge of prof.

projection practices relative to problems, situations, practices or procedures in order to:
define problems or objectives;identify relevant concerns/factors;formulate logical & objective conclusions; recognize alternatives & their implications; analyze complex tech data. (required)

• Skill in recognizing an emergency and taking appropriate action. (required)
• Skill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports to explain the inner workings and needs of the projection booth and theater. (required)
• Detailed knowledge of film traffic procedures. (required)
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and managers. Ability to work harmoniously and as a team player, thrive in a teambased environment, and skill in fostering teamwork among others. (required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Evening and / or weekend work (required)

Schedule

TBD
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Campus Requisition #:

3286

UC Payroll Title:

STUDIO PROJECTIONIST SR

Department:

FILM & TV ARCHIVE

Appointment Type:

• Staff Limited

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Full Salary Range:

USD $37.12/Hr. - USD $44.77/Hr.

Remote/Hybrid Eligibility:

No

Department Location:

225 Charles E Young Dr E UCLA Film and Television Archi

Total Openings:

2

Full or Part Time:

PART_TIME

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