Cinematographer & Editor

The Machine Maker

Maharashtra

On-site

INR 279,000 - 558,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

The Machine Maker is seeking a highly driven Cinematographer & Editor to visually tell stories on camera. This role is 80% cinematography, covering trade shows, corporate shoots, and documentary-style storytelling across cities.

The remaining 20% involves quick-turnaround editing for templated formats. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of hands-on cinematography experience with DSLR/Mirrorless/Cinema cameras, strong lighting and audio skills, and proficiency in Premiere Pro.

Qualifications

2-5 years hands-on cinematography experience.
Experience covering trade shows or industrial environments is a strong advantage.
Experience in corporate documentary-style storytelling preferred.

Responsibilities

Cinematography: capture footage at trade shows, corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, client case studies, events, and documentary stories.
Plan shot compositions, lighting, camera movement, and multi-camera interviews.
On-ground visual storytelling with proper audio capture and production aesthetics.
Editing: template-based videos with defined turnaround, color correction, audio balancing, basic motion graphics, subtitles, and script alignment.

Skills

Cinematography

Camera operation

Lighting setup

Audio capture

Storytelling

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly driven Cinematographer & Editor whose primary strength lies in visual storytelling through the camera.

This role is 80% focused on cinematography - capturing powerful visuals across trade shows, corporate shoots, case studies, shopfloor environments, and documentary-style storytelling.

The remaining 20% involves quick turnaround editing, primarily for templated videos and structured formats.

This is not a desk-based editor role. It is a field-intensive, execution-heavy visual storytelling role.

Key Responsibilities: Cinematography (Primary Role - 80%)

Capture high-quality video footage at:
Trade shows & exhibitions
Corporate offices & manufacturing facilities
Client case study shoots
Documentary-style industry stories
Leadership interviews
Event coverage
Plan and execute:
Shot compositions
Lighting setups
Camera movement & framing
Multi-camera interview setups
On-ground visual storytelling
Ensure:
Proper audio capture (lapel, boom, ambient sound)
Clean background and production aesthetics
Brand-aligned visual consistency
Travel for shoots across cities when required
Manage and maintain camera, audio, and lighting equipment

Editing (Secondary Role - 20%)

Edit templated and format-based videos within defined turnaround time
Deliver:
Exhibition highlight reels
Short promotional videos
Structured interview formats
Social media video cuts
Perform:Basic color correction
Audio balancing
Motion graphic integration (basic level)
Subtitle insertion
Coordinate with the content team for script alignment and output deadlines

Required SkillsTechnical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with:
DSLR / Mirrorless / Cinema Cameras
Gimbals & stabilizers
Professional lighting setups
Audio recording systems
Proficiency in:
Adobe Premiere Pro (mandatory)
After Effects (basic working knowledge)
DaVinci Resolve (optional but preferred)
Understanding of:
Frame composition
Exposure & color science
Documentary-style storytelling
Corporate visual language

Preferred Experience

2-5 years of hands-on cinematography experience
Experience covering trade shows or industrial environments is a strong advantage
Experience in corporate documentary-style storytelling preferred

Personal Attributes