Senior Cinematographer & Editor – Lead Creative Video

Dallas Cowboys; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Cowboys seek a Sr. Cinematographer & Editor to lead high-level cinematography and editing across Creative Video projects. You will mentor junior team members, manage multiple projects and verticals, and ensure excellence in production and post-production workflows.

Responsibilities include camera operation, lighting, framing, audio capture, and staying at the forefront of industry tools and techniques. Occasional nights and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television, or Film or relevant work experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a live production or post-production environment.
• Demonstrated expertise as an experienced cinematographer and editor with a robust portfolio showcasing camera operations, lighting, lens expertise, motion graphics, editing, color grading, and narrative storytelling.
• Solid project management skills with experience leading multiple high-profile projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior creative team members.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Davinci Resolve.
• Strong familiarity with video codecs, compression, transcoding, and delivery workflows.
• Stand on feet for long periods of times - bend, squat, lean, ability to carry equipment.
• Flexible work schedule, willing to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Executes high-level cinematography including camera operation, lighting, framing, and audio capture, based on extensive knowledge and experience with all Creative Video equipment.
• Conceptualizes and executes visually compelling and innovative content that aligns with project goals, brand standards, and client expectations.
• Leads multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manages specific creative verticals or initiatives within the department, serving as a subject matter expert.
• Mentors Cinematographers, Videographers, and Production Interns, providing guidance on technical skills, storytelling, and workflow best practices.
• Proven ability to execute all phases of production at a high level, across an array of production deliverables.
• Maintains and troubleshoots technical workflows for production and post-production.
• Researches and implements emerging tools, techniques, and technologies to keep the department at the forefront of the industry.
• Evaluates completed projects and provides insights for continuous improvement.
• Educates internal stakeholders on cinematography and editing processes to ensure alignment and understanding of creative decisions.
• Documents workflows, technical standards, and best practices for future reference and training.
• Participates in location scouting, talent coordination, pre-production planning, and is client facing, as required.

Skills

Cinematography

Video editing

Camera operation

Lighting

Framing

Audio capture

Storytelling

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Color grading

Education

Bachelor’s of Arts in Radio, Television, or Film or relevant work experience preferred

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

The Dallas Cowboys seek a Sr. Cinematographer & Editor to lead high-level cinematography and editing across Creative Video projects. You will mentor junior team members, manage multiple projects and verticals, and ensure excellence in production and post-production workflows.

Responsibilities include camera operation, lighting, framing, audio capture, and staying at the forefront of industry tools and techniques. Occasional nights and travel may be required.