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Motion Picture Projectionist

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

Annual openings

9

Median wage

n/a

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

-2%

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Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
  2. Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
  3. Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
  4. Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
  5. Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.
  6. Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
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