Cinema Projectionist in London

Cinema Projectionist in London

London Full-Time 40000 - 50000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Warner Bros. Discovery

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Prepare and manage content for flawless screenings in our world-class facilities.
  • Company: Join Warner Bros. Discovery, a leader in iconic storytelling and entertainment.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, inclusive culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
  • Why this job: Be at the heart of cinema magic, ensuring every screening is a memorable experience.
  • Qualifications: Knowledge of cinema projection standards and digital cinema packages required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 Β£ per year.

Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves.

Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world.

The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more.

Whether its hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.

Help us bring premier content to lifeand join Warner Bros.

Discovery as a Projectionist, playing a key role behind the scenes of our world-class screening facilities at Soho Square.

From preparing and quality-checking content to operating cutting-edge digital cinema technology, you'll ensure every screening is delivered flawlessly.

Working closely with post-production teams, colourists, producers, and clients, you'll be at the centre of bringing creative visions to the big screen while providing a first-class experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

Prepare, ingest, and manage content, ensuring all content is correctly formatted, verified, and ready for playback.

Carry out pre-screening checks of picture and sound to ensure correct aspect ratio, resolution, audio routing, and overall presentation quality.

Configure and operate our digital cinema servers and projection systems in our screening rooms.

Perform quality control (QC) checks on all content, identifying and reporting issues such as artefacts, sync errors, subtitle faults, or playback issues.

Be part of the team of Fire Wardens to assist in ensuring the safety of all personnel on site.

Strong knowledge of cinema projection audio and video standards, including Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and 7.1 audio configurations, as well as presentation formats such as Scope, Flat, and Full Frame.

Solid understanding of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs), including CPLs and KDMs, with experience in ingesting, validating, and key management.

Working knowledge of cinema projection systems, automation equipment, media servers, and audio processing hardware.

Broad understanding of video image fundamentals, including codecs, compression, colour spaces, frame rates, aspect ratios, dynamic range, and video signal levels.

Solid understanding of professional cinema audio systems, including multichannel formats, signal routing, and sync to ensure accurate sound reproduction.

Good knowledge of common digital video and audio file formats used in professional cinema and post-production environments.

Ability to carry out basic fault finding for picture and sound issues, including artefacts, channel mapping errors, audio sync problems, and subtitle inconsistencies.

Able to work within a shift pattern as well as ad hoc timings that may include evenings and weekends. #SO Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work.

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Cinema Projectionist in London employer: Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the iconic Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, all while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Join us to be part of a creative team that values innovation and ensures memorable experiences for our visitors.

Warner Bros. Discovery

Contact Details:

Warner Bros. Discovery Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cinema Projectionist in London

Digital Cinema Technology
Quality Control (QC)
Audio and Video Standards
Dolby Atmos
Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs)
Ingesting and Validating Content
Cinema Projection Systems