To work as a movie projectionist, you typically need to:

• complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required for this job. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Work experience

Hobbies in photography or film production provide valuable background. In some movie theaters, staff members do many jobs. Thus, you may learn about movie projection when you are not selling tickets or working as a counter attendant.

On-the-job training

Movie projectionists often learn their skills on the job. They receive training from an experienced projectionist. Training lasts just a few days.