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Motion Picture Projectionists

Also called: Booth Operator, Movie Projectionist, Projectionist, Technical Projection Guide

What they do:

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

On the job, you would:
  • Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
  • Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
  • Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
On the job, you'll need:

Engineering and Technology

  • computers and electronics
  • mechanical

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • reading work related information

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Stress Tolerance

Operating system software

  • Apple macOS
  • Microsoft operating system

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Word processing software

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $33,360

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.