Anthology Film Archives

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EMPLOYMENT:
JOB POSTING: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, Anthology Film Archives, NYC
Anthology Film Archives, New York City’s first cinema and archive devoted to film as an art form, is seeking a Technical Director. Working closely with all key administrative staff, the Head Theater Manager, and theater staff, the Technical Director will share responsibility for the daily operation of Anthology’s two cinemas. The Technical Director is a key position in assuring the smooth presentation of evening and weekend film programs, in a professional and unique environment, and delivering an excellent viewer and artist experience.

Primary Responsibilities:
-Manage film/video projection staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling in conjunction with the Executive Director and Head Theater Manager.
-Coordinate all print and media traffic for exhibitions, loans, and archival/preservation projects, including delivery and return of film prints, video and digital formats, etc., from all sources, including distributors, filmmakers, other archives, film labs, private collectors, theater rental contacts, festival directors, etc.
-Schedule, conduct, and supervise inspection, preparation, and breakdown of exhibition films and media for Anthology programs, theater rentals, etc.
-Coordinate with the Archivist to schedule answer print and test screenings for film preservation projects.
-Conduct and supervise equipment maintenance, liaise with technicians and other vendors for repairs.
-Maintain stock of projection booth supplies and various theater and building supplies.
-Other duties may include: coordinate theater rentals and private screenings, assist AFA staff and outside vendors with building maintenance issues in the theaters and projection booths, etc.

Qualifications:
-Professional experience projecting archival 35mm and 16mm film in a cinema setting; presenting digital screenings, especially DCP; and technical setup for special programs, i.e., soft-titling, slide show presentations, portable small-gauge projectors (16mm, 8mm), etc.
-Extensive experience inspecting film and other media for public exhibition.
-Experience managing a team.
-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
-Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
-Ability to collaborate, take direction, and work independently.
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, and work effectively in tight spaces.
-Experience packing, shipping, receiving, and tracking materials.

The required onsite work schedule is four to five days/week, 32 hours minimum. Salary will be $52,312, benefits included. This is a union position with IATSE Local 306.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references with contact info to John Mhiripiri, Executive Director: [email protected]. Applications will be accepted through May 18. The projected start date will be July  1, 2026. 

INTERNSHIPS:
Anthology is not currently seeking interns. Anthology hires student and volunteer interns in our administrative office on an as-needed basis; we will update this page when a position becomes available. When there is not a call for applications, we are generally not able to respond to inquiries. When hiring, an in-person interview is required, and Anthology can only supply letters of invitation (for grants, fellowships, etc) after an internship has been confirmed. Interns support Anthology’s key staff and operations as a non-profit organization, cinema, and archive. Please note that Anthology does not offer internships in our film archive or research library.

Please note that this page is up-to-date and any openings will be listed here.

Anthology is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace that does not discriminate based on race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. For more information on the mission and activities of Anthology Film Archives, visit: anthologyfilmarchives.org.