Cinematographer & Video Editor

Vega Productions; Thane; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Vega Productions in Thane is seeking a skilled Cinematographer/Video Editor with 2–3 years of full-time industry experience to contribute to varied shoots and post-production projects. You will handle camera operation, lighting, and 4K workflows across studio and location settings.

You will edit, color grade, and mix audio for short-form and long-form content, collaborating on scripts and mood boards, while managing assets and backups. Based near Thane/Mumbai, travel Pan-India may be required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of full-time, professional industry experience as a Cinematographer/Video Editor.
• College projects, internships or campus roles do not count toward the experience requirement.
• Hands-on expertise with mirrorless/cinema cameras and studio lighting, plus audio gear.

Responsibilities

• Cinematography & Camera Operation: plan shot lists, framing, lighting for studio and location shoots.
• Video Editing & Post-Production: assemble and edit short-form and long-form content with narrative flow.
• Color Grading & Audio Mixing: perform color correction/LOG processing and balance audio tracks.
• Pre-Production: collaborate on scripts, mood boards, and shot planning.
• Asset & Data Management: organize raw footage, project files, and final renders.

Skills

Cinematography

Camera Operation

Video Editing

Color Grading

Audio Mixing

Pre-Production

Asset Management

Tools

Sony Alpha

Canon

Blackmagic

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Job description

Experience: 2-3 Years of Full-Time Industry Experience (Internships, college projects, or freelance/college positions do NOT count towards this requirement)

Shift Timings: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

Note: Longer working hours for tight deadlines & on shoot days. There will be some days when you will be chilling watching Netflix or playing video games.

Remuneration: As per the profile and skills

About us: We are a fast-growing, lean startup running a modern studio setup in Thane. As a nimble team with high ambitions, we offer a dynamic, hands-on environment with a massive scope for learning, rapid career growth, and real creative control. If you thrive in an entrepreneurial setup where your contributions directly shape high-impact visual stories, this is the right place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cinematography & Camera Operation: Plan shot lists, handle camera framing, movement, and lighting setups (3-point studio lighting, softboxes, key/fill/rim lights) for both studio and location shoots.
• Video Editing & Post-Production: Assemble and edit high-impact short-form and long-form content, corporate videos, documentaries, brand films, explainer videos and ads with strong narrative storytelling and trending transitions. Must be able to juggle multiple edits.
• Color Grading & Audio Mixing: Perform professional color correction/grading (LOG footage processing) and clean, balance audio tracks.
• Pre-Production: Collaborate on scripts, mood boards, and shot planning prior to shoot days.
• Asset & Data Management: Maintain organized raw footage backups, project files, and final renders.

Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications

• Full-Time Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of full-time, professional industry experience as a Cinematographer/Video Editor.
• Note: College projects, campus positions, and internships will NOT be counted towards the 2-3 years experience requirement.
• Technical Gear Knowledge: Hands-on expertise with mirrorless/cinema cameras (Sony Alpha, Canon, Blackmagic, etc.), gimbals, studio lighting, and audio equipment (lavalier/shotgun mics).
• Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro. Knowledge of After Effects is a strong bonus.
• Home Setup & Infrastructure (For WFH days):
• System: Must own a high-performance editing workstation/machine capable of smoothly handling 4K and LOG video editing.
• Power: Reliable power back-up (UPS/Inverter) to ensure uninterrupted editing during power cuts.
• Location & Travel: Based in or around Thane / Mumbai for editing. Travel shooting locations Pan-India

(Applications submitted without showreels or work samples will not be considered.)

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