Cinema and Gallery Audiovisual Technical Lead

Cinema and Gallery Audiovisual Technical Lead

Location: CA-San Francisco

Job Description:

Cinema and Gallery AV Technical Lead 1426708

• Hourly pay: $50-$60/hr
• Worksite: Leading audio, video, and voice technologies company (San Francisco, CA 94103 - Hybrid - 75% in-office and 25% working from home, Days onsite to be determined by the Cinema schedule, ongoing technical responsibilities, and technical projects)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

A leading video, audio, and voice technologies company is seeking a Cinema and Gallery AV Technical Lead. The successful candidate will take ownership of the technical operations across Cinema and Gallery Space by managing and maintaining all A/V and projection systems, overseeing contract projectionists, and ensuring the flawless execution of technology demos, film screenings, presentations, and events.

Cinema and Gallery AV Technical Lead Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all technical infrastructure, systems, and workflows for Cinema and Gallery spaces.
• Operate and oversee audio, lighting, and projection systems for demos, screenings, and events.
• Manage and schedule a team of contract projectionists and audio engineers to support large-scale events.
• Set up and operate professional audio, lighting, and video equipment, including audio consoles, wireless microphones, KVM systems, confidence monitors, lighting consoles, etc., for events in the Cinema
• Work with outside A/V Production agencies when brought in for large-scale events in the Cinema.
• Maintain a clean and organized projection booth, control rooms, and A/V storage spaces.

Cinema and Gallery AV Technical Lead Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in Cinema, Broadcast, or Corporate AV settings.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a related field of specialization.
• Experience with cinema projection systems and high-end A/V technology.
• Proficiency in signal flow for audio, video, and lighting systems; live sound mixing and event production workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues under pressure.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, including scheduling and oversight of contract staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and engage with executives, creative teams, and vendors.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a high attention to detail.
• Competency in both Mac and PC operating systems; experience supporting PowerPoint and other presentation tools in a corporate setting.
• Proficiency with software tools such as Dante Controller, ProTools, and Audio Architect is preferred.
• Familiarity with Crestron control systems and KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) switch systems is preferred.
• Experience managing high volumes of content assets and digital asset organization is preferred.
• High comfort level working with clients at all tiers of the corporate leadership spectrum is preferred.

Shift:

• Full Time, Monday-Friday, 9/80 schedule.