Video Editor & Videographer

MIT Academy of Engineering; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune, seeks a skilled Video Editor & Videographer to lead all video content creation for the institute. You will own the end-to-end workflow—from event coverage and social reels to institutional films—collaborating with the branding & communications team.

This on-site role requires hands-on camera operation, editing, archiving, and ensuring brand-compliant outputs across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication, Film Making, Videography, Multimedia, Animation or related field.
• Additional certification in Video Editing, Cinematography, or Motion Graphics considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and shoot videos for events, seminars, campus activities, student testimonials and promotional campaigns.
• Operate camera equipment (DSLR, camcorders, gimbals) with lighting and audio gear for quality shoots.
• Edit raw footage into polished final videos with trimming, color grading, sound design, motion graphics, and titles.
• Manage shoot-to-publish pipeline with same-day/next-day turnaround for time-sensitive content.
• Coordinate event-day logistics for video coverage and multiple simultaneous shoots.

Skills

Video editing

Camera operation

Project management

Marathi proficiency

Hindi proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mass Communication

Certification in Video Editing/Cinematography/Motion Graphics

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

Job description

MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune is looking for a skilled and versatile Video Editor & Videographer to lead all video content creation for the institute — from event coverage and social media reels to institutional films and promotional videos. The role requires end-to-end ownership of the video workflow: operating camera equipment for shoots, editing footage to a professional standard, and maintaining a well-organized video archive. The candidate will report directly to the Dean, Branding & Communication, and will work closely with the graphic design team and other departments to ensure timely, high-quality video output for all institutional needs.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Plan and shoot videos for institutional events, seminars, workshops, campus activities, student testimonials, and promotional campaigns.
• Operate and manage various types of camera equipment (DSLR, camcorders, gimbals, drones if applicable) along with lighting and audio gear for professional-quality shoots.
• Shoot short-form content such as Instagram/YouTube reels, behind-the-scenes clips, and quick-turnaround social media videos.
• Edit raw footage into polished final videos — including trimming, color correction/grading, sound design, motion graphics/titles, and transitions — as per institute branding norms and platform-specific formats.
• Manage the complete shoot-to-publish pipeline for events, ensuring videos are delivered within agreed timelines, including same-day/next-day turnaround for time-sensitive event content.
• Coordinate event-day logistics for video coverage — scheduling shoots, planning shot lists, coordinating with organizers, and managing multiple simultaneous event coverage needs where required.
• Maintain an organized, backed-up, and easily retrievable video database/archive of raw footage and final edited videos, with proper naming conventions and folder structures.
• Collaborate with the graphic design team to integrate motion graphics, lower-thirds, branding elements, and static assets into video content.
• Work directly with the Dean, Branding & Communication to understand content briefs, messaging priorities, and review/approve final cuts before publishing.
• Manage and stay proficient in various video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Capcut etc) and keep up with evolving tools and techniques.
• Ensure all video content adheres to institute branding guidelines (intro/outro templates, logo usage, color palette, tone) and platform-specific technical specifications (aspect ratio, resolution, format).
• Archive and catalog historical video assets (past events, convocations, campaigns) for reuse in future institutional communication, anniversaries, and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate with external videographers, drone operators, podcast studio, or production vendors when additional resources are required for large-scale events.
• Manage storage infrastructure (hard drives/cloud) for video assets, ensuring adequate backup and data security protocols are followed.
• Support the graphic designer(s) and broader branding team during peak periods (admissions season, convocation, flagship events) to ensure consistent media output.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication, Film Making, Videography, Multimedia, Animation, or a related field.
• Additional certification in Video Editing, Cinematography, or Motion Graphics will be an added advantage.
• A strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating both event videography and post-production editing work will be considered equally important as formal qualifications.

4. Experience Required

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant, hands-on experience in videography and video editing, with a proven portfolio spanning event coverage, social media content, and longer-format institutional/corporate videos.
• Prior experience working with an educational institute, university, corporate media/branding team, production house, or event management company is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full shoot-to-edit pipeline independently, including tight-turnaround event deliverables.
• Experience maintaining and organizing large video archives/databases is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, freelancers, or junior crew during large events is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on proficiency in operating DSLR/mirrorless cameras, camcorders, gimbals/stabilizers, external audio recorders, and lighting equipment.
• Expert-level skills in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve; working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics/titles is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Capcut or other editing platforms is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of shot composition, framing, lighting setups, and audio capture for varied indoor/outdoor event conditions.
• Sound knowledge of color correction, color grading, and audio mixing/sound design for professional output.
• Understanding of platform-specific video specifications (aspect ratios, durations, resolutions) for Instagram Reels, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other social platforms.
• Working knowledge of file management, video codecs, compression, and export settings for different delivery platforms.
• Basic knowledge of drone videography and editing drone footage is a plus, where applicable.
• Familiarity with backup systems, storage management (external drives/cloud), and video archiving best practices.

Behavioral / Soft Skills

• Strong storytelling and visual sense to translate events and briefs into engaging video content.
• Excellent time management skills, especially for handling quick-turnaround event deliverables under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and manage video coverage for multiple concurrent events or departments.
• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with the graphic design team and cross-functional departments.
• Good communication skills to interpret briefs from the Dean and other stakeholders accurately.
• Attention to detail, patience, and persistence during long edit sessions and event-day shoots.
• Ownership mindset and reliability, particularly for maintaining the video database and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible/extended hours during institute events, convocations, and admission season.
• Must be able to understand and speak Marathi & Hindi.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely delivery of edited videos against agreed turnaround times, especially for time-sensitive event content.
• Video quality and production value score, as reviewed periodically by the Dean, Branding & Communication.
• Volume and variety of video content delivered per month (event coverage, reels, institutional films, promotional videos).
• Engagement metrics on published video content (views, watch time, shares) in coordination with the social media/content team.
• Organization and accessibility of the video database — measured by ease of retrieval and completeness of archived footage.
• Reduction in reshoots or revision cycles due to technical or creative errors.
• Successful and on-time coverage of institutional events with no missed or incomplete shoots.
• Stakeholder satisfaction score from internal departments (Admissions, Placement, Events, Academics, Administration) requesting video support.
• Effective coordination and workload management with the graphic design team and any external vendors during large events.

7. Reporting & Working Relationships

• Reports To: Dean, Branding & Communication.
• Collaborates With: Graphic Design Team (for integrated visual branding), Marketing & Social Media team, Admissions & Placement Cell, Event Committees, Academic Departments, and external videography/production vendors.
• Work Location: On-site at MIT Academy of Engineering campus, Pune (this is a work-from-office role; not remote or hybrid). Flexibility to travel within campus/off-campus for event coverage as required.

8. Compensation & Other Details

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and industry standards, as per institute norms. Exact salary band, benefits, and joining timeline to be finalized by Management based on the candidate's profile. Candidates should be prepared to work flexible hours during institute events, convocations, and peak admission periods.