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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Colossal Biosciences's roles stay open a median of 32 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Colossal Biosciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Colossal Biosciences
- high 5 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 15 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Colossal Biosciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Colossal Biosciences.
About this role
The Cinematographer at Colossal will be responsible for defining the visual language of de-extinction through documentary coverage, including lab environments and field expeditions. This role involves capturing compelling visuals, guiding camera work, and collaborating with the entertainment team on various productions. The position requires adaptability to different shooting conditions and a strong understanding of both technical and creative aspects of cinematography.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Colossal Biosciences as an employer.
What you need
- Proven experience as a Director of Photography
- Strong documentary instincts and cinematic craft
- Ability to operate in fast-moving documentary conditions and structured shoots
- Experience in capturing video and photography across various environments
- Knowledge of camera systems and emerging production technologies
- Ability to design and execute lighting setups
Nice to have
- Experience filming in controlled and natural environments
- Background in documentary or long-form storytelling
- Drone/aerial cinematography experience
- Experience building content systems within small teams
- Interest in science, technology, and de-extinction
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Excellent paid time off and company holidays
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Company matched 401k retirement plan
- Paid parental leave at 100% salary for up to 12 weeks
- Education reimbursement
Worth weighing
- Position is on-site full time in Dallas, TX
- Relocation assistance is available
- No salary information provided
- Focus on both scripted and real-time documentary coverage may require diverse skill sets
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Listed by Colossal Biosciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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