Q006 Senior Cinematographer

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}Works in the Media Production branch to produce broadcast-quality video content for internal and external audiences. Performs in-studio, field, and live-streaming production work, including storyboarding, videography, lighting, and audio capture. Translates complex information into visually compelling content that effectively tells TxDOTâ™s story and resonates with diverse audiences. Coordinates with Media Production staff, clients, and cross-functional teams to oversee production processes and workflows, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with TxDOTâ™s goals. Collaborates professionally with administrative and executive-level clients while providing excellent customer service. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Duties:Operate and direct camera operation, lighting, and audio setups to support creative intent across a range of environments.Contribute to visual script component development and create shot lists, production schedules, call sheets, and other standard production documents that clarify the story, define the visual approach, and support efficient production planning.Independently direct both small, self-managed shoots and larger production environments involving talent, crew, vendors, or subcontractors, helping shape production approach in real time, making decisions that improve both efficiency and creative outcome.Partner with internal teams to define the most efficient production strategy and effective visual direction, and storytelling approach, balancing scope, resources, and creative goals. Attends public hearings, meetings and events of statewide significance.Coordinate with clients to assess project requirements, define project goals, audiences and production needs. Coordinate with clients, administrative or technical staff and conduct or direct research to create the most compelling visual storyContribute to scriptwriting and editing of audiovisual communications media as needed. Manage and maintain production equipment with a focus on readiness and reliability.Work efficiently in dynamic conditions, solving problems without compromising quality.Provide excellent customer service when collaborating with clients, staff, the public, agency executive leadership and elected officials.Travel as required to support production assignments (including overnight travel).Perform other job-related duties as assigned.