Senior Cinematographer - Drone & Field Production

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is expanding its communications team in the United States, seeking a Senior Cinematographer in South San Francisco to capture launches, operations, and customer experiences. You will translate shot plans into practical camera and lighting approaches, working both independently and with a team to support fast-paced field production.

You will collaborate with a Video Producer, Editor, and Motion Designer, bringing strong documentary instincts, a wide range of camera systems, and careful

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional cinematography across documentary and brand productions.
• Strong reel demonstrating camera and lighting craft.
• Experience with cinema camera systems and fast-paced production.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality footage for social, launches, interviews.
• Collaborate on shot lists, lighting plans, and production schedules.
• Operate cameras and lighting equipment to match plan.
• Maintain media integrity and on-set handoffs to Editor.

Skills

Cinematography

Camera systems

Lighting craft

Field production

Collaboration

Tools

ARRI cameras

RED cameras

Canon lenses

Lighting gear

Job description

Zipline is expanding its communications team in the United States, seeking a Senior Cinematographer in South San Francisco to capture launches, operations, and customer experiences. You will translate shot plans into practical camera and lighting approaches, working both independently and with a team to support fast-paced field production.

You will collaborate with a Video Producer, Editor, and Motion Designer, bringing strong documentary instincts, a wide range of camera systems, and careful