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Cinema Junior Technician

Adorama · Brooklyn, NY

Posted 2026-08-26 · Verified live 2026-09-21

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About this role

<p><strong>Our Story<br></strong></p>

<p>At Adorama Rental Company, we are dedicated to empowering creators by working hand-in-hand to help them bring their vision to life—and beyond. As a trusted partner to the cinema community, we provide the tools, technical expertise, and innovative solutions that make the impossible possible.&nbsp;</p>

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<li><strong>Growth Mindset:</strong> We set high standards, embrace failure, and are open to change.</li>

<li><strong>Be Customer-Centered:&nbsp;</strong>We focus on the end-to-end customer experience.</li>

<li><strong>Take Ownership &amp; Dig Deeper:&nbsp;</strong>We are proactive, use data, and avoid shortcuts.</li>

<li><strong>Think Like a Start-Up:&nbsp;</strong>We move fast, stay flexible, and celebrate every win.</li>

<li><strong>Be Humble &amp; Respectful:&nbsp;</strong>We assume positive intent, listen actively, and support one another.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p>

<p>We are looking for a motivated and technically minded&nbsp;Junior Technician to join our cinema equipment rental team. The role involves preparing, testing, maintaining, and supporting professional film and cinema equipment for productions, shoots, and events.&nbsp;The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced rental environment.</p>

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>

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<li>Prepare, test, clean, and inspect cinema cameras, lenses, monitors, wireless systems, and related equipment.</li>

<li>Assist with equipment check-outs, check-ins, packing, and inventory.</li>

<li>Build and test camera packages according to production requirements.</li>

<li>Troubleshoot basic technical issues and escalate more complex problems to senior technicians.</li>

<li>Perform routine maintenance and report damaged or faulty equipment.</li>

<li>Assist technicians and clients with equipment setup and basic technical support.</li>

<li>Keep rental equipment organized, labeled, and ready for the next production.</li>

<li>Maintain accurate records of equipment, accessories, batteries, cables, and other inventory.</li>

<li>Help load and unload equipment safely when required.</li>

<li>Follow company procedures for equipment handling, testing, and safety.</li>

<li>Stay current with new cinema technology and equipment.</li>

<li>Responsibilities may evolve over time; employees maybe asked to take on additional duties as needed to support business priorities</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>What Will Help You Thrive</strong></p>

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<li>Basic knowledge of professional cinema or video equipment.</li>

<li>Familiarity with cameras, lenses, monitors, batteries, media, cables, and accessories is preferred.</li>

<li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.</li>

<li>Ability to troubleshoot problems logically.</li>

<li>Comfortable working with hands and handling expensive technical equipment responsibly.</li>

<li>Good communication and customer service skills.</li>

<li>Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</li>

<li>Willingness to learn new equipment and technical processes.</li>

<li>Previous rental-house, production, camera assistant, or technical experience is a plus but not required.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p>

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<li>Experience with professional cinema cameras and lenses.</li>

<li>Basic understanding of SDI, HDMI, timecode, power, and wireless video/audio systems.</li>

<li>Familiarity with camera builds and production workflows.</li>

<li>Basic computer and inventory management skills.</li>

</ul>

<p>This is a hands-on role in a professional cinema rental environment. The position may involve lifting and moving equipment, working flexible hours around production schedules, and occasionally assisting with early-morning, late-night, or weekend rentals.</p>

<p><strong>Ready to Join Our Team of Creators? Apply today and let’s create something extraordinary together.<br></strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>Pay range for this role:$21—$23 USD

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