Cinematographer & Video Editor

APNA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Apna in Bengaluru is seeking a Cinematographer/Video Editor to own our visual storytelling for marketing across social media and digital platforms. You will handle end-to-end production from setup to final edit, ensuring high-quality, engaging content that resonates with our audience.

You'll work closely with Marketing to shoot, light, edit, and deliver reels, testimonials, and product showcases, using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, with a strong showreel required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven professional experience in video production and editing.
• A strong showreel or portfolio demonstrating skills in shooting, lighting, and editing.
• 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).
• Good communication skills to direct talent on camera.

Responsibilities

• Production & shooting: Handle end-to-end filming for marketing campaigns, including social media reels, customer testimonials, product showcases, and corporate events.
• Lighting & audio: Expert knowledge of lighting setups and capturing crisp audio in various environments (studio and outdoors).
• Post-production: Edit high-quality footage using Adobe Premiere Pro. This includes cutting, transitions, sound design, and color grading. Create graphics, text overlays, and lower thirds using After Effects/Premiere Pro to align with brand guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Content and Social Media teams to brainstorm concepts and execute storyboards.
• Asset Management: Organize and archive raw footage and final project files efficiently.
• Gear Maintenance: Maintain and manage camera equipment, lenses, lights, and audio gear.

Skills

Video editing

Camera operation

Lighting

Color grading

Storyboarding

Sound design

Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

About Apna:

Founded in 2019, apna.co is India’s largest jobs and professional networking platform, dedicated to empowering the nation's workforce with unique opportunities in professional networking and skill development. Apna's mission is to create livelihoods for 100 Crore people across India. With over 60 million users spanning 900+ cities and more than 700,000 employers on board, apna.co has become the go-to destination for job seekers and employers, offering access to jobs across 200+ categories.

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and technical Cinematographer/Video Editor to join our Marketing team. In this role, you will take ownership of the visual storytelling for our brand. You won't just be behind the camera; you will handle the end-to-end production process from setting up the shot to final edit.

We need someone who understands how to create high-quality, engaging content that performs well on social media, websites, and digital ad platforms.

Role: Cinematographer/Video Editor

Team: Marketing

Requirement: 1

Location: Domlur, Bangalore (Work from Office - 5 days / week)

Experience: 2-3 years

Key responsibilities

• Production & shooting: Handle end-to-end filming for marketing campaigns, including social media reels, customer testimonials, product showcases, and corporate events.
• Lighting & audio: Expert knowledge of lighting setups and capturing crisp audio in various environments (studio and outdoors).
• Post-production: Edit high-quality footage using Adobe Premiere Pro. This includes cutting, transitions, sound design, and color grading. Create graphics, text overlays, and lower thirds using After Effects/Premiere Pro to align with brand guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Content and Social Media teams to brainstorm concepts and execute storyboards.
• Asset Management: Organize and archive raw footage and final project files efficiently.
• Gear Maintenance: Maintain and manage camera equipment, lenses, lights, and audio gear.

Requirements

• Experience: 2-3 years of proven professional experience in video production and editing (Agency or In-house Marketing experience is a plus).
• Portfolio: A strong showreel or portfolio demonstrating skills in shooting, lighting, and editing. (Applications without a portfolio/reel will not be considered).
• Technical Proficiency:
  • 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).
• Soft Skills:
  • 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.

Equipment requirements

• Camera & lenses (Mandatory): 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.
• Company-provided gear: The company will provide all other necessary production equipment, including camera, lens, lighting kits, audio gear (mics/recorders), tripods, and more.

Should have

• 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.