[Core] [75% incumbents] Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
  DWAs: Monitor operational quality or safety.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
  DWAs: Operate audio-visual equipment.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
  DWAs: Arrange facility schedules.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
  DWAs: Perform basic equipment maintenance.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.
  DWAs: Operate audio-visual equipment.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
  DWAs: Perform basic equipment maintenance.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.
  DWAs: Operate audio-visual equipment.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.
  DWAs: Prepare operational reports or records.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.
  DWAs: Operate audio-visual equipment.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.
  DWAs: Operate audio-visual equipment.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Clean the projection booth.
  DWAs: Clean work areas.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.
  DWAs: Operate audio-visual equipment.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Operate audio-visual equipment.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again.
  DWAs: Prepare film for distribution or use. | Operate audio-visual equipment.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.
  DWAs: Prepare film for distribution or use.

[EMERGING:New] Download digital keys to unlock digital movie files.

[EMERGING:New] Ingest digital content, such as films, advertisements, or trailers, into servers or projectors.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Computers and Electronics (imp:4.06 lvl:4.49) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.29 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mechanical (imp:3.18 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:3.17 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:2.80 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.67 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.50 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.49 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:2.41 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:2.37 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:2.30 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:2.23 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.97 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Production and Processing (imp:1.95 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.89 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:1.78 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.64 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:1.63 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Law and Government (imp:1.57 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Food Production (imp:1.55) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.49 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Design (imp:1.47 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.45 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.43 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.40 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.34 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.34 lvl:0.41) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.31 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.26 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Geography (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:1.24 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd

--- ABILITIES ---
  Far Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Memorization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Number Facility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.14 lvl:2.99) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.82 lvl:3.46) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.74 lvl:2.77) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:3.59 lvl:3.18) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.58 lvl:2.91) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.36 lvl:3.21) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.16 lvl:2.84) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.15 lvl:3.22) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.15 lvl:2.97) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.04 lvl:2.79) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.02 lvl:3.83) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.01 lvl:2.57) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.98 lvl:3.13) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.83 lvl:2.59) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.80 lvl:3.05) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.77 lvl:2.78) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Processing Information (imp:2.74 lvl:2.26) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.73 lvl:2.68) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.65 lvl:2.38) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.59 lvl:2.00) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.44 lvl:2.16) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.39 lvl:1.86) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.37 lvl:2.06) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.36 lvl:1.85) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.29 lvl:1.91) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.20 lvl:2.13) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.19 lvl:1.83) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.16 lvl:1.55) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.08 lvl:1.61) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.08 lvl:1.70) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.07 lvl:1.43) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:1.96 lvl:1.25) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Thinking Creatively (imp:1.95 lvl:1.40) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.92 lvl:1.51) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:1.89 lvl:1.13) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.86 lvl:1.28) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:1.80 lvl:1.09) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.67 lvl:1.17) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:1.60 lvl:1.12) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.53 lvl:0.97) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.22) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.41) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.37) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.69) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.74) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:0.60) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.39) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.29) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:0.20) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:0.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:0.09) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.37) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.38) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.48) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.56) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Service Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Technology Design (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 1,480
  annual_median    : $38,270
  annual_pct10     : $23,390
  annual_pct25     : $30,040
  annual_pct75     : $77,730
  annual_pct90     : $88,310
  annual_mean      : $51,480
  hourly_median    : $18.40

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New York ($82,260)
  lowest_state     : Tennessee ($22,750)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.616x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (12 total) ---
  Information                              emp:    1,060  median: $  34,670
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      250  median: $  70,190
  Educational Services                     emp:       30  median: $  67,270

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Information                              emp:    1,060  median: $  34,670
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      250  median: $  70,190
  Educational Services                     emp:       30  median: $  67,270

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A projectionist is a person who operates a movie projector, particularly as an employee of a movie theater.  Projectionists are also known as "operators".


== Historical background ==
N.B. The dates given in the subject headings are approximate.


=== Early cinema (1895–1915) ===
The need for professional projectionists arose from the commercial showing of movie films to the general public in buildings specifically designed for the purpose or using variety theatres as part of the "bill", which began towards the end of the first decade of the twentieth century.  Before the emergence of purpose-built movie theaters, film projectors in venues such as fairgrounds, music halls and Nickelodeons were usually operated by a showman or presenter, in the same way as a lanternist.  The light source for most projectors in the early period was limelight, which did not require an electricity supply.
Between approximately 1905 and 1915, two factors combined to transform the role of the projectionist into a separate job with a specific profile of skills and training.  Concerns over the flammability of nitrate film, following several major fires during the cinema's first decade  resulted in the increasing regulation of film exhibition, including the requirement that projectors be housed in fireproof booths, segregated from the auditorium. In the United Kingdom, for example, this requirement was introduced in the Cinematograph Act 1909, and effectively prevented the projectionist from also carrying out a public-facing role. The legal right to act as a projectionist in a public movie theater was, and to some extent still is, regulated, to varying degrees in different jurisdictions. Some required projectionists to be licensed by local or central government, and this process sometimes required projectionists to undergo assessments or sit exams. Trade union-based regulation of the profession was also widespread in some jurisdictions, in which the licensing of projectionists was incorporated into collective bargaining agreements between employers and unions. In the United States, projectionists were sometimes 'pooled out' to theatre companies via their union.  Closed shop working by projectionists was common in British cinema chains until the early 1980s.  The original reason for this regulation was the necessity for safety precautions for the screening of nitrate prints, and hence the requirement that projectionists should be formally trained to handle them to ensure public safety.  But the formal training and licensing of projectionists continued in most of the US and Europe well after nitrate had been superseded in the 1950s, and in a minority of jurisdictions it still continues.


=== Classical period (1915–1953) ===
With the advent of feature-length films during the early to mid-teens and the increasing tendency for film screenings to be the main or only event that took place in a purpose-built theater, rather than incorporated into other forms of live entertainment, the role of the projectionist became more specialized and began to incorporate elements of showmanship once again.  The safety precautions associated with nitrate required 35mm film prints to be shipped in reels no longer than 1,000 feet (approximately 15 minutes at 16fps).  In order show a feature-length film without interruption while the following reel is laced up, two projectors focused on the same screen were used, with the projectionist 'changing over' from one to the other at the end of each reel.  2,000 foot 'double' reels were gradually introduced from the early 1930s onwards (approximately 20 minutes at the standardized sound speed of 24 fps).  Until the conversion to sound, electric motors were relatively uncommon on 35mm theater projectors: most were hand-cranked by the projectionist.  Contemporary accounts suggest that hand cranking at a consistent speed took a considerable amount of skill.  Presentation technique also began to include tasks such as operating auditorium lighting systems [dimmers], curtains [side-tabs] and masking systems and lantern slide projectors.  During the 1920s, movie theaters became larger and projection equipment had to adapt to this.  Limelight illumination was replaced by the electrically powered carbon arc lamp, and with the arrival of sound electric motors were installed to drive projectors (a more constant speed was required for sound playback than could be achieved by hand cranking).  The operation and basic maintenance of audio equipment also became part of the projectionist's job following the introduction of sound.


=== Post-classical period (1953–early 1980s) ===

The technology of cinema projection, and with it the role of the projectionist, changed fundamentally over an extended period between the early 1950s and late 1960s.  Nitrate film was superseded by cellulose triacetate for release prints in the US and Europe over about a five-year period following the stock's commercial launch in October 1948 (though older nitrate prints remained in circulation for quite a long time afterwards and are still occasionally utilized in licensed cinemas for special screenings).  With nitrate went the restrictions on reel lengths previously necessitated by the fire risk, with the result that systems were developed to enable the projection of a complete feature film using a single, unattended projector.  Two essential technologies were needed to enable this: the long-play device, a.k.a. platter, i.e. a turntable 4–6 feet in diameter or (in the case of Sword Systems and Sabre Systems by EPRAD) an extremely large film reel 3–5 feet in diameter  either of which enabled the reels of a feature presentation to be joined together into a single roll, in some cases up to 30,000 feet (approx. six hours at 24fps) in length; and the xenon arc lamp, which can burn continuously and unattended for as long as is needed (most carbon arc lamphouses will run for a maximum of 40–50 minutes before the carbon rod needs replacing, and require regular adjustment by the projectionist during that time). Automation systems were also introduced, which could be programmed in advance of each screening to perform functions such as operating auditorium lighting, adjusting volume levels and changing audio formats. Some would argue that these technologies reduced the skill level or downgraded the showmanship element of the projectionist's job (for example, by eliminating the need for changeovers and nitrate handling precautions). Others would argue that more advanced skills were needed in other areas. With the introduction of widescreen in the early 1950s, projectionists had to cope with the additional lenses, aperture plates and masking systems needed for different aspect ratios for the first time. Multiple channel audio systems using magnetic sound and 70mm film prints were also introduced in the 1950s, and these required specialist projection skills to handle.  Like nitrate film prints, xenon arc bulbs require special safety precautions: if handled incorrectly they can explode, causing serious injury to the projectionist. Staffing levels in projection booths decreased rapidly during this period. In the classical "movie palace", the labour-intensive nature of changeovers, carbon arc lamps, and nitrate handling required large workforces of projectionists, with up to six or seven working in a single booth and a rigid management hierarchy within the profession being common. In contrast, the multiplexes of the 1980s and '90s were designed in such a way that a single projectionist can operate simultaneous screenings in 10-20 auditoria, and it is unusual for these venues to have a total projectionist workforce of more than three or four.


=== Final film period (early 1980s–present) ===

The job description of the projectionist began to vary considerably according to the type and location of theatre he or she worked in.  In many of the multiplex theatre chains that emerged in the 1980s, the role of the pr

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Motion Picture Projectionists set up and operate projection and sound reproduction equipment in theaters and entertainment venues. They monitor operations to ensure quality standards for sound and image projection, perform equipment maintenance, and handle both traditional film and digital projection systems. These technical operators are essential for delivering quality movie experiences to audiences.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A projectionist starts by inspecting movie films or downloading digital content and keys to unlock digital files. They set up and adjust projectors and screens to achieve proper image size, illumination, and focus, then start projectors and monitor operations throughout screenings to ensure quality standards. Between shows, they perform regular maintenance like rotating xenon bulbs, cleaning lenses, and lubricating equipment. They prepare inspection reports and log books, coordinate multi-theater operations, and perform minor repairs or contact maintenance for major issues. The role requires constant attention to technical details and quality control.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful projectionists have strong visual acuity (far and near vision rated 4.0) and are highly dependable with excellent attention to detail. They combine realistic and conventional work preferences, enjoying hands-on technical work with structured procedures. These individuals excel at monitoring processes and maintaining equipment precision, with the patience for repetitive quality control tasks. Strong problem-solving abilities help them troubleshoot technical issues quickly to minimize disruptions to screenings.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most projectionists enter with a high school diploma (61.1%) or less (19.9%), requiring minimal formal preparation. On-the-job training covers equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality standards. Some technical knowledge of computers and electronics is beneficial, particularly as the industry transitions to digital projection systems.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Projectionists can advance to head projectionist roles overseeing multiple theaters or move into related technical positions like audiovisual equipment installation and repair. Some transition to broader cinema operations management or specialized roles in film preservation and archival work. The digital transformation of cinema opens pathways to IT support and digital media management roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment is limited with only 1,480 positions nationwide according to BLS OEWS May 2025, reflecting industry consolidation and automation. Median annual wages are $38,270, ranging from $23,390 to $88,310. Geographic variation is significant, with New York paying $82,260 compared to Tennessee's $22,750 (3.62x ratio). Most positions (72%) are in Information industry, with additional opportunities in Arts/Entertainment (17%) and Educational Services (2%).

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk as digital projection systems reduce technical complexity and some functions become automated. However, human oversight remains necessary for quality monitoring, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting during live screenings.

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