Cinematographer & Video Editor
On-siteBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Manage end-to-end video production for marketing campaigns, including setting up shots, lighting, capturing crisp audio, and editing high-quality footage using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Create graphics, text overlays, and lower thirds aligned with brand guidelines while collaborating with Content and Social Media teams to execute storyboards. Organize raw footage and archive project files efficiently, maintaining all camera equipment, lenses, and audio gear. Work full-time from Domlur, Bangalore, with a 5-day office schedule. Requires 2–3 years of professional experience in video production and editing.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of proven professional experience in video production and editing
- Agency or In-house Marketing experience
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
- Hands-on experience with shooting and handling cameras
- Understanding of frame rates, codecs, and export settings for different platforms (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn)
- Ability to understand the brief and plan the shoot based on the project
- Strong eye for composition and visual aesthetics
- Good communication skills to direct talent/subjects on camera
- Must know how to use a professional camera body (e.g., Sony Alpha series, Canon series, or similar) and a versatile set of lenses for marketing and interview shoots
Desired Qualifications
- Portfolio: A strong showreel or portfolio demonstrating skills in shooting, lighting, and editing
- Knowledge of current social media trends (Reels/Shorts transitions)
- Cinema Buff: You are a true film enthusiast who understands the language of cinema
- You know that editing isn't just cutting footage, it's about rhythm, pacing, and how the "Kuleshov Effect" changes the meaning of a shot
- Storyboarding & pre-visualization: Ability to sketch or visualize the edit before you even pick up the camera, helping the team plan shots more effectively
- Sound design instincts: You understand that sound is 50% of the video
- You have a knack for selecting the right music tracks and using sound effects (SFX) to enhance the narrative flow
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