Studio Projectionist

STUDIO PROJECTIONIST (008068)

UCPath Position ID: 40104653

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1001614

Approved Date:

3/4/2026 7:27:49 PM

Date Last Edited:

3/4/2026 7:27:41 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

10/12/2010

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1220O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM & TELEVISION

Division Code:

1221D

Division:

THEATER, FILM & TV DIV

Department:

046400 - FILM, TELEVISION & DIGITAL MEDIA

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40104653

Position Description ID

165437

UC Payroll Title:

STUDIO PROJECTIONIST (008068)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

TX: Technical

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.5

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40064482

Reports to Payroll Title:

ADMIN SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40231692

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

0

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate the James Bridges Theater projection booth, James Bridges Theater and the Digital Screening Theater (1422), which provides screening facilities to the department, various organizations and off campus rentals.  Major duties include projection, supervised maintenance, repair and adherence to safety rules and regulations.

The Department of Film, Television and Digital Media provides professional and scholarly approaches to the study of media and helps students discover their powers as independent artists and communicators.

OPERATING AND USE OF EQUIPMENT

1. Operate all projection booth, theater and lobby equipment in the James Bridges Theater which includes 35/70mm, 16mm single and double system projection and HD/SD Video playback and projection systems. 2. Prior to projection inspect and prepare motion picture prints according to accepted standards, rules and regulations of the motion picture industry and booth safety regulations. 3. Prepare print condition reports based upon the thorough inspection of each film. 4. Compute ratios as they relate to projection aspect ratios, down angles, projection throws and lens sizes according to the specific film format to be projected. 5. Prepare and run a show to completion for a theater audience according to schedule in a professional manner following established motion picture and television industry projection presentation standards. 6. Maintain a clean, orderly working environment to protect films against hazards of dust, humidity and static electricity. 7. Ensure that safety rules and regulations are followed as they relate to the professional projection of safety and hazardous nitrate film. Assure conformity to state fire safety codes. 8. Recognize violations of safety rules and regulations and report violations and the presence of unsafe conditions to supervisor. 9. Establish and maintain files of time records, print condition reports, maintenance records and fact sheets.

70%

MAINTENANCE

1. Perform routine preventative maintenance tests on projection equipment and all related accessories including: projectors; lamphouses; rectifiers; sound systems; rewinds; film inspection equipment; controls; magnetic film reproducers; video and audio player/recorders; monitors; microphones; various hand tools and electronic testing equipment; intercoms; fire door; exhaust systems and recommend repairs and repair services. 2. Recommend to supervisor the purchase of new equipment and of spare parts to maintain spare parts inventory.

25%

SCHEDULING

1. Assist supervisor in coordinating the scheduling and use of projection equipment and theater facilities with faculty and theater users according to instructional needs and public performance programming requirement. James Bridges Theater screenings average approximately 80 per month. 2. Assist supervisor in coordinating print traffic to and from the James Bridges projection booth. 3. Ensure that fact sheets are complete, accurate and submitted on a timely basis in accordance with departmental policy to ensure the smooth running operation of the theater.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skill in operating sophisticated professional motion picture and video projection equipment.

Preferred

Skill in perceiving cause and effect relationships in mechanical and electrical equipment.

Preferred

Detailed knowledge of safety rules and regulations related to the professional projection of films and tapes and specifically hazardous nitrate film.

Preferred

Detailed knowledge of mechanical relationships and optics related to projection equipment.

Preferred

Working knowledge of electronics and electricity as it relates to projection equipment.

Preferred

Working knowledge of motion picture and video projection.

Preferred

Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect relative importance of job responsibilities.

Required

Ability to speak on a one to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information, explain policies and procedures, and persuade others to understand a specific opinion or action.

Preferred

Skill in working as part of a team: collaborating with colleagues.

Required

Ability to establish rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Required

Detailed knowledge of professional projection practices related to problems, situations, practices or procedure in order to: define the problem or objective; identify relevant concerns or factors; formulate logical and objective.

Required

Detailed knowledge of radio, television and film archival preservation. Skill in use of computers.

Preferred

Skill in performing repetitive projection work according to set procedures, sequence and pace.

Preferred

Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are: changes in workload; changes in assignment; frequent interruptions or distractions; competing requirements.

Required

Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal or no direction.

Required

Ability to accept equivocal circumstances and take action where answers to a projection problem are not readily apparent.

Required

Detailed knowledge of house management practices. Detailed knowledge of film traffic procedures.

Preferred

Skill in recognizing an emergency and taking appropriate action.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Melnitz Hall

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.