Projectionist

Forum Cinema Hexham

Hexham

Salary: £10.53 per hour

The Forum Cinema Hexham are looking for a part-time projectionist to join their team.

Core Working Pattern

Initially on various days and times agreed with the projection and facilities manager to complete training and offer summer holiday cover for staff. On satisfactory completion of training and holiday cover, in late September, shifts will be offered thus, plus additional cover shifts;

During school term time:

Friday – approx. 16:30 – 21:30 (2 screenings)

Saturday – approx. 12:30 – 21:30 (3 screenings)

During school holidays:

Friday – approx. 12:30 – 21:30 (3 screenings)

Saturday – approx. 12:30 – 21:30 (3 screenings)

Ability to work Fridays and Saturdays at these times is essential. Flexibility to work cover shifts if and when needed is also a requirement.

The above hours are approximate and depending on and subject to film lengths, start times and number of screenings.

Hourly pay: £10.53

Responsible to: Duty Manager (on shift) and Projection & Facilities Manager

Job Purpose

  • To ensure that all aspects of daily projection run smoothly
  • To ensure that all film screenings are projected with optimum visual and audio
  • To ensure customers have the best Forum experience possible through customer service and Café Bar work
  • To assist the rest of the team in ensuring the cinema is clean and safe

Main Duties

Projection:

  • Operate projection, sound, and lighting equipment to deliver a high standard of film presentation
  • Manage the reception, storage & use of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) and Key Delivery Messages (KDMs) according to the required delivery & collection procedures
  • Build and schedule playlists
  • Test film content to ensure optimum quality when projected
  • Assist in the technical operation for one-off events such as Q&A sessions, speaker led presentations and live performances
  • Follow problem solving procedures including liaising with external tech support and recording any faults
  • Monitor and respond to emails received via the projection mailbox
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the projection room & its equipment
  • Communicate effectively with the Projection & Facilities Manager, and the other projection staff
  • Inspect and maintain projection & sound equipment in the projection room & auditorium

Customer service/ Café Bar:

  • Offer friendly and helpful customer service, including taking and fulfilling food and drinks orders in the Café Bar
  • Put through sales of tickets, food and drinks
  • Answer telephone enquiries
  • Help clean the cinema to ensure it is safe and presentable for staff and customers
  • Participate in staff meetings
  • Carry out any task delegated by the shift’s Duty Manager.

Applications

This job will be offered subject to the return of 2 satisfactory references.

Application is by CV and covering letter to Clare Mwande clare@forumhexham.com

by 12pm Thursday 22nd June 2023, interviews will be held during the next week with appointment to made soon after.

The Forum Cinema Hexham Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

The closing date for this position is 22/06/2023 at 12:00

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