Retail Opportunity: Cinema Projectionist

Cinema Projectionist Current Vacancies

2007-01-25:

Projectionists operate and maintain projection, sound and lighting equipment in a cinema, and show films.

They receive film reels, join them together and feed them into the projector with trailers and adverts.

The film is then shown adjusting sound levels and focusing. An important part of the work is keeping the projectors clean and oiled.

Cinema projection is changing with developments in digital technology.

Most projectors are currently mechanical, although digital cinema is likely to become increasingly common as higher resolution images become possible.

This will change the nature of projection and make distribution easier as 35mm film reels are replaced.

Projectionists usually start work in the afternoon and continue until late at night.
Many cinemas operate a shift system, including weekends.

Projectionists work in operating booths or projection boxes that are windowless and air-conditioned.

Work may be strenuous as the film reels are heavy and lifting and carrying is involved.
If the work includes care of the screen and curtains, projectionists may need to work at heights.

Cinemas are part of the growing leisure industry. Older cinemas are constantly being modernised.

Trainee projectionists can earn between 8,500 and 10,000 a year.
Experienced projectionists could expect to earn between 13,000 and 15,000.
In larger cinemas a senior projectionist may earn up to 20,000 a year. (Permalink)

Vue Current Job Vancancies

2007-01-25:

Vue is now a major force in the UK cinema industry. Acquiring and building new multiplex cinemas across the UK and Ireland, we?re one of the largest cinema operators in the country. If you?re interested in finding out more information relating to Head Office roles, please email a full CV and covering letter including salary details to human.resources@vuemail.com.. (Permalink)